Medicinal Plants Orito Ingi-Ande Flora Sanctuary
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Medicinal Plants Orito Ingi-Ande Flora Sanctuary (Spanish: Santuario de Flora Plantas Medicinales Orito Ingi-Ande) is a protected area in Colombia. The sanctuary is localized in Southern Colombia, Departments of Putumayo and Nariño in the municipalities of Orito (Putumayo) and Funes & Pasto in (Nariño) south side of Cerro Patascoy. In this area they keep medical plants from harm and destruction.
Santuario de Flora Plantas Medicinales Orito Ingi-Ande | |
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Medicinal Plants Orito Ingi-Ande Flora Sanctuary | |
Nearest city | Pasto, Colombia |
Coordinates | 00°50′N 76°52′W / 0.833°N 76.867°W |
Area | 1,020 km2 (390 sq mi) |
Established | 12 June 2008 |
Governing body | SINAP |
The Sanctuary was established to protect rare plants and animals, including medicinal plants like the yoco plant.