Haveteopsis flexilis Planchon et Triana in Ann. Sci. Nat,, ser. 4, 

 14(1860)246. 



Colombia: Coniisaria del Vaupes, Riti Negro. Cano Ducuruapo (Igaiape 

 Rana). "Bush. Flowers reddish." December 13 17, 1947. Schulics ci Li^pez 



9350. 



In the upper Rio Negro area, the crushed leaves of this bush 

 are poukiced on the feet of those suffering from severely cracked 

 skin. The treatment, o\er a period of several days, is said to 

 soften the hardened skin and hasten the healing of the open 

 areas. 



Marila tomentosa Poeppli^ ct Endlichcr, Nov. Gen. et Sp. 3 

 (1840) 15. 



Colombia: Comisaria del Pulumayo, Mocoa and \icinily. All. 750 S5U m. 

 necember 3 7, 1942. Schuhcs and Sniiih 3014. 



A warm decoction of the root of Marila tomentosa is consi- 

 dered to be an excellent treatment for dysentery among the 

 Siona Indians of the region of Mocoa. 



Oedematopus aff. O, duidae Glcason in Bull. Torr. Bot. Club 58 

 (1931)406. 



Colombia: Comisaria del Vaupes, Rio Maca\a, Cerro Chiribiquete. "Bush 

 extensive and scraggly, 8 10 feel tall. Trunk stout. latex weak, white. Fruit 

 green. On dry, hot exposures." May 15-16, 1943. Sihultes 5462. Same loeal- 

 ity and date. "Latex white. Seraggly bush. Fruit green.'' Schulte.s 5480. 



Among the Karijona Indians of the uppermost Rio Vaupes, 

 this species has the reputation of being the strongest vermifuge 

 available. Long trips are made to the Cerro Chiribiquete and 

 elsewhere to obtain the dried leaves and bark. 



Oedematopus obovatus Spruce ex Planchon et Triana in Ann. 

 Sc. Nat., ser. 4, 14(1860)250. 



Colombla: Comisaria del Vaupes. Rio Macaya, Cachi\era del Diablo. Ma> 

 1943. Schulte.s 5515. — K\o Negro at eonfluence of Rios Guainia and Casiqui- 

 are, Cano Ducuruapo (Igarape Rana). December 13 17, 1947. Schulte.s ci 

 Lopez 9350. 



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