Rhizome - Specimen details

Rhizome - Specimen details

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Catalogue Number: 73084

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Plant Name 170.02 COSTACEAE Costus pilgeri Entry Book Number
Artefact Name Rhizome Vernacular Name
Iso Country Paraguay TDWG Region Paraguay
Parts Held Rhizome Geography Description Paraguay, Southern America, Southern South America, San Pedro, Vaca Ghu, Rio Sapiracuai
Uses RhizomeUse: MEDICINES User: Man TDWG use MEDICINES
Storage Bottles, boxes etc Related Items
Donor Sandwith AL Donor No H143/64
Donor Date Donor Notes
Collector Woolston AL Collector No 1628
Collection Notes Collection Date 05/05/1957
Exhibition Expedition
Number Components Publication
Notes: Herb (Or semi woody base), 1.5 - 2.5m. Rhizome only. Decoction used for rheumatism and as diuretic. Swampy, low camp brook, near Rio Sapiracuai, Vaca Ghu; Dept San Pedro; Alto Paraguay. NY Sandwith H143/64. From Paraguay presented for purchasing from, AL Woolston, Bulstrode Park, Gerrards Cross, Bucks.

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