Costus stenophyllus

Costus stenophyllus
Conservation status
Least Concern  (IUCN 3.1) [1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Monocots
Clade:	Commelinids
Order:	Zingiberales
Family:	Costaceae
Genus:	Costus
Species:	C. stenophyllus
Binomial name
Costus stenophyllus Standl. & L.O.Williams

Costus stenophyllus, the bamboo costus, is a species of plant endemic to Costa Rica. ^{[2] [3]} In southern Costa Rica, it grows in forests, most typically on ridges and steep slopes. ^[1] It is also grown as an ornamental outside of its native range. ^[3]

Costus stenophyllus is not easily confused with other Central American species of Costus, in part due to its narrow leaves. ^[4]

References

1. Skinner, D. (2014). "Costus stenophyllus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species . 2014 e.T56349106A56353203. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2014-1.RLTS.T56349106A56353203.en .
2. "Costus stenophyllus Standl. & L.O.Williams". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanical Gardens Kew. Retrieved 15 February 2026.
3. "Costus stenophyllus Standl. & L.O.Williams". Flora & Fauna Web. Retrieved 15 February 2026.
4. Maas, P.J.M.; Maas-van de Kamer, H.; André, T.; Skinner, D.; Valderrama, E.; Specht, C.D. (2025). "A revision of the Neotropical Costaceae: results from sixty years of taxonomic struggle". bioRxiv   10.1101/2025.01.15.633188 .