G. Carnevali et al.
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Current Determination: Callisia cordifolia (Sw.) E. S. Anderson & WoodsonFamily: CommelinaceaeCoordinates: 20.6083 -89.7139Elevation: 20Habitat/Microhabitat: aguada o cenote de unos 200 metros de diametro en esta epoca del año, convegetacion acuatica en las orillas con Cyperus spp., Bacopa sp. y Pluchea sp., rodeanda de una matriz de selva baja caducifolia bastante alterada con expecies arboreas como Bursera simaruba (Burseraceae) Gymnopodium floribundum (Polygonaceae) y Cnidoscolus aconitifolius y epifitas como Tillandsia brachycaulos; los margenes rocosos del cenote con Hechtia schotii.Collector(s): G. Carnevali et al.Collection Date: 7 November 2001Description: Uses: Medicine (Balick et al. 2000:178).Catalog Subset: Economic BotanyCatalog Project: Mesoamerican EthnobotanyEMu IRN: 2789486OccurenceID: 7668cfc6-9eef-4077-98cf-6d4a2680e3b7
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