Pothomorphe peltata (L.) Miq.

  • Filed As

    Piperaceae
    Pothomorphe peltata (L.) Miq.

  • Collector(s)

    W. L. Balée CG53 with B.G. Ribeiro, 06 Nov 1985

  • Location

    Brazil. Maranhão. Altamira do Maranhão Mun. Igarapé Ipixuna, affluent of Rio Xingu. 5 km S of settlement, Araweté Indian Reserve.

  • Habitat

    Herb found in 1 year old capoeira.

  • Description

    Herb. Phenology of specimen: Sterile.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 00194352

    Occurrence ID: 6ba9287a-ec10-4e72-8e18-69b10498f3cf

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Brazil

  • State/Province

    Maranhão

  • County/Municipio

    Altamira do Maranhão Mun.

  • Locality

    Igarapé Ipixuna, affluent of Rio Xingu. 5 km S of settlement, Araweté Indian Reserve.

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THE NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN
Institute of Economic Botany
PLANTS OF BRAZIL - State of Maranhao
1938	Piperaceae
Pothomorphe peltata
Municipio de Altamira: Igarape Ipixuna,
affluent of Rio Xingu; 4° 49' S, 52° 31' w.
5 km S of settlement, Arawete Indian Reserve.
- Herb found in 1 yr. old capoeira.
n.v.: jay-ka'a
Use: The leaves are rubbed on the head to
treat headache.
Inventory voucher# CG53
W.L. Balee & B.G. Ribeiro - November 6 1985
Funds for fieldwork generously provided by
the Edward John Noble Foundation.
REPORT ANY REIDENTIFICATION OF THIS VOUCHER
TO THE INSTITUTE OF ECONOMIC BOTANY, NY
00194352