| Collector | Kvist, L. P. |
| Number | 40885 |
| 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 | Bromeliaceae |
| Identification | Guzmania melinonis Regel. |
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| Identification qualifier | |
| Field notes | Epiphyte. Calyx pink. Corolla white. Nom. Vern.: Tenba ju ki ya remedio tape (Cayapa); Use: For pains in the stomach. Prep.: The leaves are boiled and the decoction is drunk before the meals. |
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