Renealmia alpinia (Rottb.) Maas

• Region

  South America

• Country

  Peru

• State/Province

  Loreto

• County/Municipio

  Maynas Prov.

• Locality

  Río Yaguasyacu, affluent of Río Ampiyacu. Brillo Nuevo and vicinity.

• Coordinates

  -2.67, -72

• Distribution

  Map all specimens of this taxon

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ECONOMIC BOTANY OF THE BORA INDIANS: PERU
No	Zingiberaceae
3><44i7 A,«*-
Dept. Loreto, Prov. Maynasrwo Yaguasyacu, affluent of Rio Ampiyacn.
Brillo Nuevo and vicinity, approx. lat. 2°40', long. 72°00'
Herb 4 m tall, fruits forming at base of stems,
leaves glossy green above, light green below.
Fruits black, ovoid, 4 cm lg by 3 cm wide, borne
on stalks ,J m long, arising from the base of
plant,
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BOTANICAL
s?ARD^
Bora * ' corowa *
Use: Use to paint bark cloth. Take black outer
portion of fruits and use as much as needed for
desired blackness. No dilution-apply directly
on bark cloth.
M. J .BalicktD.R.Allon, J.P.Razon	2/78
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