Costus stenophyllus
| Costus stenophyllus | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Zingiberales |
| Family: | Costaceae |
| Genus: | Costus |
| Species: | C. stenophyllus
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| Binomial name | |
| Costus stenophyllus | |
Costus stenophyllus, the bamboo costus, is a species of plant endemic to Costa Rica.[2][3] In southern Costa Rica, it grows in forests, most typically on ridges and steep slopes.[1] It is also grown as an ornamental outside of its native range.[3]
Costus stenophyllus is not easily confused with other Central American species of Costus, in part due to its narrow leaves.[4]
References
- ^ a b Skinner, D. (2014). "Costus stenophyllus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2014 e.T56349106A56353203. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2014-1.RLTS.T56349106A56353203.en.
- ^ "Costus stenophyllus Standl. & L.O.Williams". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanical Gardens Kew. Retrieved 15 February 2026.
- ^ a b "Costus stenophyllus Standl. & L.O.Williams". Flora & Fauna Web. Retrieved 15 February 2026.
- ^ Maas, P.J.M.; Maas-van de Kamer, H.; André, T.; Skinner, D.; Valderrama, E.; Specht, C.D. (2025). "A revision of the Neotropical Costaceae: results from sixty years of taxonomic struggle". bioRxiv 10.1101/2025.01.15.633188.