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Collector Kvist, L. P.
Number 40866
Collected with Asanza, E.
Country Ecuador
Subpart ESMERALDAS
County  
Locality Río Cayapa. Zapallo Grande. 1 km. upriver Río Zapallo Grande (tributary to Río Cayapa) a trail on the right bank was followed into the forest. Relatively undisturbed primary forest.
Coordinates 0° 49' N 78° 55' W
Minimum elevation (m) 150
Maximum elevation (m) 150
Start date 1982/08/04
End date 1982/08/04
Family Capparidaceae
Identification Podandrogyne brevipedunculata Cochrane
Determined by T.S. Cochrane, 1989
Identification qualifier  
Field notes Shrub, 1.5 m tall. Inflorescence orange. Nom. Vern.: Jen bu chi tape (Cayapa); Use: Used by the shamans as part of their curing rituals. They tap the patient softly with twigs of the plant.

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