Costus obscurus
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Costaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a rhizomatous geophyte.
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Costus obscurus is a rhizomatous plant belonging to the Costaceae family. Originating in South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Peru