Costus cupreifolius Maas

  • Filed As

    Costaceae
    Costus cupreifolius Maas ( isotype )

  • Collector(s)

    J. A. Ewan 16748, 11 Jan 1945

  • Location

    Colombia. Putumayo. Near San Diego de Colorado, tributary of Río Putumayo, above Puerto Asis. Cordillera Oriental (e. slope).

  • Description

    Stems lower than 16747 being only 1 m high, with a dense clavate inflorescence; flowers orange-yellow, tubular, less orchid-like, emerging from densely massed buds, a few flowers at a time, under side of leaves coppery-red, attractive. Phenology of specimen: Fertile.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 320333

    Occurrence ID: fc0d7b7d-e35a-4ab0-96c1-38796430eb43

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Colombia

  • State/Province

    Putumayo

  • Locality

    Near San Diego de Colorado, tributary of Río Putumayo, above Puerto Asis. Cordillera Oriental (e. slope).

  • Elevation

    Alt. 650 m. (2133 ft.)

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