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Index of Botanical Specimens

ClassificationSolanaceae: Brunfelsia
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)00861359
CollectorM. Shemluck & F. Ness
Collector number222
CountryEcuador
StatePastaza
GeographySouth America: South America (Region) (Region): Ecuador: Pastaza
LocalityRío Chicó, affluent of Río Pastaza. Village of Río Chicó and vicinity. Approx. 10 km S. of Puyo, 3 km. S. of Tarqui
Georeference1°30', 77°55'
Date Collected1979-08-**
Verbatim Elevationca 1000m.
ProjectHerbariomiX - Dior
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/b1b27b7d-105a-44f1-960a-436a04e5ceb6
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode00861359
HerbariumECON
FamilySolanaceae
Determination Brunfelsia grandiflora D. Don
Determination Remarks [filed under] [current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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RemarksMix with "yaje" and "echelia chiric caspi" in boiling water for sudatory to take bad things out of the body. Used for bone pain, leg cramps, general aches and pains. Root tea is contraceptive.

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