Costus scaber
| Family Name | Costaceae |
|---|---|
| Currently Accepted Name | Costus scaber Ruiz & Pav. - Determined By: Maas, 1971 |
| Locality | Brazil. Acre Porangaba, Rio Juruá-Mirim. 8° 39' 53" S 72° 48' 59" W |
| Description | Herb, 1.5 m tall; bracts orange-green with yellow callus. |
| Habitat | Forest on terra firme. |
| Reproductive State | Flower |
| Specimen Notes | |
| Collector |
P. J. M. Maas P12978
with W. C. Steward & J. F. Ramos |
| Collection Date | 15 May 1971 |
| Accession Number | 101752 |
| Image | 101752.jpg |