Costus guanaiensis var. tarmicus
Also known as: Costus longifolius Rusby +2 more
- Costus longifolius Rusby
- Costus tarapotensis J.F.Macbr.
- Costus tarmicus Loes.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Costaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a rhizomatous geophyte.
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Costus guanaiensis var. tarmicus is a rhizomatous plant within the Costaceae family. It originates in South America. Within its native range, this variety is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Costus guanaiensis, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela
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