Costus lima var. lima
Also known as: Costus lima var. wedelianus Woodson
- Costus lima var. wedelianus Woodson
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Costaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a rhizomatous geophyte.
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Costus lima var. lima is a rhizomatous plant belonging to the Costaceae family. Originating in South America, this variety is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Costus lima, 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)
Central America, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Venezuela
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