Costus wilsonii
Also known as: Costus scaber var. xlasius Ruiz & Pav.
- Costus scaber var. xlasius Ruiz & Pav.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Costaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a rhizomatous geophyte.
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Costus wilsonii is a rhizomatous plant belonging to the Costaceae family. Found natively 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)
Central America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Costa Rica, Panama