Costus formosus C.V.Morton

  • Filed As

    Costaceae
    Costus formosus C.V.Morton ( isotype )

  • Collector(s)

    A. F. Skutch 2775, Jul 1936

  • Location

    Costa Rica. San José. Vicinity of El General.

  • Habitat

    Shallow water.

  • Description

    Herb 3.5 m; bracts, calyx, petals and fertile stamen red; staminode yellow. Phenology of specimen: Flower.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 320321

    Occurrence ID: 9038d942-7bec-43b3-8f7f-a16f79ce5e8f

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  • Region

    Central America

  • Country

    Costa Rica

  • State/Province

    San José

  • Locality

    Vicinity of El General.

  • Elevation

    Alt. 850 m. (2789 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    9.3524, -83.6929

  • Coordinate Uncertainty (m)

    5881.57

  • Georeferencing Method

    Georeferencing Quick Reference Guide, Version 2012. Coordinates of the city center were located. Linear extent was calculated as the distance between coordinates and farthest extent of city (5870 m). Uncertainty radius was determined using MaNIS Georef. Calculator.

  • Geodetic Datum

    WGS84

  • Distribution

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    No botanical uses.

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