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Index of Botanical Specimens

ClassificationApocynaceae: Ichnocarpus
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode(s)02116850
CollectorW. N. Takeuchi & J. Regalado
Collector number10240
CountryPapua New Guinea
StateEast Sepik
GeographyOceania: Papuasia (Region): Papua New Guinea: East Sepik
LocalityWaskuk Hills; spur ridge above the foot track between Garuka and Ambunti, in Glei Clan territory.
Georeference4 11 S, 142 44 E
Date Collected1995-07-03
Verbatim Elevation90 m.
HabitatHill forest.
ProjectPlants on Edge/Endless Forms TCN
GUIDhttp://purl.oclc.org/net/edu.harvard.huh/guid/uuid/49100be4-2da6-4433-823c-782ccc8be2bd
Harvard University Herbaria Barcode02116850
HerbariumA
FamilyApocynaceae
Determination Ichnocarpus rhombifolius (Markgraf) D. J. Middleton
Determined byTakeuchi, Wayne N.
Date Determined1997-05-**
Determination Remarks [filed under] [current name]
Sexnot determined
PhenologyNotDetermined
Preparation TypeSheet
Preparation MethodPressed
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RemarksThe sap is mixed into a soup with mashed bananas. The resulting mixture to increase strength. In the hausboi, men use the sap as a general additive to every day food. This application is a male secret and is taboo for women to know.; Med Uses: Used for general health-promoting qualities.

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