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(410543) ✓
Icacinaceae
Field No. 131-H-6 Latin name Villaresia mucronata
Local name Patagua P.I. No.
Locality data Tree under which the peace between Chile & The Indians was signed. Parque Nacional Nielol, Temuco, Cautin prov, Chile
Plant description Tree t' 20'.w height. younger leaves with spiny edges.
Special notes For analysis "Heart Institute" Wild? ✓
& ERRL Cult?
Supposed to contain an Alkaloid.
Collector E.E Smith & Benkt Sparre Date Jan 9, 1954
PLANT EXPLORATION AND INTRODUCTION, BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
2165,
U. S. GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE 8-3495 twigs + leaves.