Zapallo Grande, a mixed Black and Cayapa Amerindian Comunity along the Río Capaya. Second growth vegetation and disturbed rain forest close to village.
Coordinates
0° 48' N 78° 54' W
Minimum elevation (m)
200
Maximum elevation (m)
200
Start date
1983/10/19
End date
1983/10/19
Family
Identification
Plantae
Determined by
Anders Orejuela (E)
Identification qualifier
Field notes
Climber on palm trunk. Nom.vern.: funu-pin-remedio-tapé. Use: for bited of the snake Equis. Preparation: the leaves are crushed thoroughly and applicated to the bite. This treatment is said to absorb the swelling.