Curarea toxicofera (Wedd.) Barneby & Krukoff

  • Filed As

    Menispermaceae
    Curarea toxicofera (Wedd.) Barneby & Krukoff

  • Collector(s)

    R. E. Schultes 5526, May 1943

  • Location

    Colombia. Vaupés. Macaya River: vicinity of Cachivera del diablo and mouth of River.

  • Description

    Vine. Fruits yellow, very bitter. said to have been used formerly by Karijoia Indians in arrow-poison. Phenology of specimen: Fruit.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 288260

    Occurrence ID: 76eb557f-2740-4ea4-b440-4dfc80ae4c0e

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Colombia

  • State/Province

    Vaupés

  • Locality

    Macaya River: vicinity of Cachivera del diablo and mouth of River

  • Elevation

    Alt. 300 m. (984 ft.)

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