Undetermined

  • Filed As

    Undetermined

  • Collector(s)

    M. J. Balick 1036 with D.R. Allon, J.P. Razon, Feb 1978

  • Location

    Peru. Loreto. Maynas Prov. Río Yaguasyacu, affluent of Río Ampiyacu. Brillo Nuevo and vicinity.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 04993853

    Occurrence ID: 31465d3b-ab41-4c50-bd23-e96e35b2dafb

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  • Kingdom

    Algae

  • Division

    Undetermined

  • All Determinations

    Undetermined

  • 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

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ECONOMIC BOTANY OF THE BORA INDIANS: PERU
No. 1036
Dept. Loreto, Prov. Maynas: Rio Yaguasyacu, affluent of Rio Ampiyacu.
Brillo Nuevo and vicinity, approx. lat. 2°40', long. 72 00'
Cultivated plant growing by house
near river, 1 meter tall; flowers
lavender with yellow centers.
Spanish;oregano
Bora: tucúvahe
Use: Drink as tea against nausea and
vomiting. Pick a few leaves and steep
them in hot water. Always planted by
houses.
M. J. Balick,I). R .Allon, J. P. Razon 2/78
04993853