Costus cylindricus Jacq.

  • Authority

    Smith, Lyman B. & Schubert, Bernice G. 1952. Plants collected in Ecuador by W. H. Camp. Begoniaceae. Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 8 (1): 36-40.

  • Family

    Costaceae

  • Scientific Name

    Costus cylindricus Jacq.

  • Description

    Species Description - Plants 1.5-2.5 m. from heavy short-branched rhizomes, lower half of stem with sheaths, upper half with leaves, leaves deep green above, silvery below, bracts deep crimson on both sides except for exposed part externally which is crimson with greenish tinge and with distinct yellow line in center, inner bract crimson, ovary white, sepals crimson, corolla salmon, sterile stamen salmon-yellow.

  • Distribution

    Junction of Guayas, Canar, Chimborazo and Bolivar; foothills of the western cordillera near the village of Bucay, 1,000-1,250 ft., E-3702.

    Ecuador South America|