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| Collector | Kvist, L. P. |
| Number | 48274 |
| Collected with | Barfod, A. & Nissen, D. |
| Country | Ecuador |
| Subpart | ESMERALDAS |
| County | |
| Locality | Río Bolborde a small tributary to Río San Miguel in the upper part of Cayapa river system. Secondary vegetation and disturbed rain forests close to the houses of the Cayapas. |
| Coordinates | 0° 40' N 78° 53' W |
| Minimum elevation (m) | 300 |
| Maximum elevation (m) | 300 |
| Start date | 1983/10/17 |
| End date | 1983/10/17 |
| Family | Musaceae |
| Identification | Heliconia stricta Huber |
| Determined by | Anderson, L. (GB), 1992. |
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| Field notes | Shrub, 2-3 m. Petioles 1.3 m. Lamina 1.2 m. Floral bracts red with green edge to yellow above, apically white. Nom. vern.: "Hè-am-bi-chi" (Cayapa). Use: hummingsbirds are said to visit the flowers. The fruits are said to be eaten by birds. |
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