ents of atype of curare prepared by the Barasana Indians 
living on the Rio Apaporis near the mouth of the Kan- 
anari. ‘he other plants said to be used in this preparation 
are the leaves of -Ambelania Lopez and the bark of 
Martinella obovata. The root of Distictella racemosa is 
reputedly very toxic. 
Martinella obovata (H BA.) Bureau et BK. Schu- 
mann ev Martius F). Bras. 8, pt. 2 (1897) 161. 
CotomsBia: Comisaria del Amazonas, Rio Apaporis, Soratama (near 
mouth of Rio Kananari), January 28, 1952. R.E. Schultes et I, Cabrera 
14994. 
The bark of Martinella obovata, together with the 
leaves of Ambelania Lopezu and the bark of Distictella 
racemosa, is utilized by the Barasana [ndians in elaborat- 
ing on arrow poison. An infusion of the bark is said to 
be a febrifuge but dangerous to use. 
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