Costus laevis
Also known as: Costus cylindricus var. pulcherrimus (Kuntze) K.Schum. +5 more
- Costus cylindricus var. pulcherrimus (Kuntze) K.Schum.
- Costus kuntzei K.Schum.
- Costus maximus K.Schum.
- Costus skutchii C.V.Morton
- Costus splendens Donn.Sm. & Türckh.
- Costus weberbaueri Loes.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Costaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a rhizomatous geophyte.
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Found natively in North America and South America, Costus laevis is a rhizomatous plant belonging to the Costaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Central America, Mexico, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Belize, Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru