Costus comosus
| Family Name | Costaceae |
|---|---|
| Currently Accepted Name | Costus comosus (Jacq.) Roscoe |
| Locality | Ecuador. Los Ríos Prov. Centinela Ridge area, 12.5 km E of Patricia Pilar. 2° 13' 60" S 80° 32' 60" W |
| Description | 0.5 m tall; inflorescence red. |
| Habitat | Lightly disturbed forest on hills. |
| Reproductive State | Flower |
| Elevation | 1400 ft |
| Specimen Notes | |
| Collector |
B. F. Hansen 7824
with R. P. Wunderlin, R. P. Sauleda, H. Luther, M. Ragan, J. Wiersema, & L. Davenport |
| Collection Date | 28 Jul 1980 |
| Accession Number | 151784 |
| Image | 151784.jpg |