| Collector | Kvist, L. P. |
| Number | 40877 |
| Collected with | Asanza, E. |
| Country | Ecuador |
| Subpart | ESMERALDAS |
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| 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 | Gesneriaceae |
| Identification | Monopyle sodiroana Fritsch |
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| Field notes | Shrub, 1.2 m tall. Flowers white. Purplish spots on the interior of the corolla. Nom. Vern.: Lluin tape (Cayapa); Use: For bathing the legs of old people afflicted with a dangerous inflammation of their legs. It was told that the inflammation will spread to their heart be- fore they die. It sounds like gangrene. Prep.: The leaves are macerated and mixed with urine. |