Costus geothyrsus

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Costus geothyrsus
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Zingiberales
Family: Costaceae
Genus: Costus
Species:
C. geothyrsus
Binomial name
Costus geothyrsus
K.Schum

Costus geothyrsus is a critically endangered species of plant endemic to Ecuador. [1] It is found in only one unprotected locale, in disturbed and secondary growth forest at low elevation. The flowers are similar to those of Costus pulverulentus .

References

  1. 1 2 Skinner, D. (2014). "Costus geothyrsus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2014 e.T45120A56352530. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2014-1.RLTS.T45120A56352530.en .