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Collector Kvist, L. P.
Number 48294
Collected with Barfod, A. & Nissen, D.
Country Ecuador
Subpart ESMERALDAS
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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 Thelypteridaceae
Identification Thelypteris francoana (E. Fourn.)C. Reed
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Field notes Fern terrestrial, leaves 0.15 m long, spirally arranged. Nom. vern.: Toma.-pè-tapé. Use: for bites of the snake "dormidora". Preparation: the coude leaves are crushed and the paste applicated to the bite. Said to absorb the venom.

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