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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.

NearestcityPasto, Colombia
Coordinates00°50′N 76°52′W
Area1,020 km2 (390 sq mi)
Established12 June 2008
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Santuario de Flora Plantas Medicinales Orito Ingi-Ande
Medicinal Plants Orito Ingi-Ande Flora Sanctuary
Medicinal Plants Orito Ingi-Ande Flora Sanctuary is located in Colombia
Medicinal Plants Orito Ingi-Ande Flora Sanctuary
Location within Colombia
Nearest cityPasto, Colombia
Coordinates00°50′N 76°52′W
Area1,020 km2 (390 sq mi)
Established12 June 2008
Governing bodySINAP
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The Sanctuary was established to protect rare plants and animals, including medicinal plants like the yoco plant.

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