Costus scaber
| Family Name | Costaceae |
|---|---|
| Currently Accepted Name | Costus scaber Ruiz & Pav. - Determined By: Maas, 1971 |
| Locality | Brazil. Amazonas Rio Purus between Campina and Tambaqui. 4° 5' 55" S 62° 21' 45" W |
| Description | 1.5 m tall; bracts red-orange. |
| Habitat | Flooded river bank. |
| Reproductive State | Flower |
| Specimen Notes | |
| Collector |
G. T. Prance 13399
with P. J. M. Maas, A. A. Atchley, W. C. Steward, D. B. Woolcott, D. F. Coelho, O. P. Monteiro, W. S. Pinheiro, & J. F. Ramos |
| Collection Date | 19 Jun 1971 |
| Accession Number | 101751 |
| Image | 101751.jpg |