Costus vinosus — a medium houseplant
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Costus vinosus

Costus Vinosus

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Costus vinosus is a critically endangered species of plant in the family Costaceae which may now be extinct in the wild. It is endemic to Panama. Costus vinosus was first described by Paul Maas in 1976. As of 2015 Costus vinosus could still be found in the wild.

CHARACTERISTICS

Botanical profile.

Genus
Costus
Family
Costaceae
PLATES
Costus vinosus leaf
PLATE 01 · leaf
Costus vinosus habit
PLATE 02 · habit
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