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Index of Botanical Specimens

ClassificationApocynaceae: Couma
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)02115203
CollectorM. J. Balick, D. R. Allon & J. P. Razon
Collector number996
CountryPeru
StateLoreto
GeographySouth America: South America (Region) (Region): Peru: Loreto: Maynas
LocalityRío Yaguasyacu, affluent of Río Ampiyacu. Brillo Nuevo and vicinity
Georeference2 40 S, 72 00 W
Date Collected1978-02-**
ProjectPlants on Edge/Endless Forms
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/16de5551-2c0f-4604-9a02-7c27c192b3b6
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode02115203
HerbariumECON
FamilyApocynaceae
Determination Couma macrocarpa Barbosa Rodrigues
Determined byZarucchi, James Lee
Date Determined1978-10-**
Determination Remarks [is filed under name] [is Current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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RemarksUse: coca substitute, leaves ground into powder and chewed. Latex of fruit used to make sticky traps for birds and rodents. Latex from fruits used as woman's depilatory.

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