[Specimen details]

Costus cylindricus
Family Name Zingiberaceae
Currently Accepted Name Costus cylindricus Jacq. ciliatus (Miq.) Petersen
Determination History
Costus ciliatus Miq. - Determined By: Maas,
Locality St. Vincent & the Grenadines. St. Vincent , St. Andrew Par. : Lowrt district, upper valley of the Buccament River.
Description Inflorescence bracts crimson to scarlet; flowers bright orange.
Reproductive State Flower
Elevation 800 to 1300 ft
Specimen Notes
Collector G. R. Proctor 26163
Collection Date 07 Mar 1965
Accession Number 80612
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