Costus longebracteolatus Maas

  • Filed As

    Costaceae
    Costus longebracteolatus Maas

  • Collector(s)

    M. J. Balick 991 with D.R. Allon, J.P. Razon, Feb 1978

  • Location

    Peru. Loreto. Maynas Prov. Río Yaguasyacu, affluent of Río Ampiyacu. Brillo Nuevo and vicinity.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 05014299

    Occurrence ID: 48af00a7-ba82-42a2-bd68-1ea359eeb5cf

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  • Region

    South America

  • Country

    Peru

  • State/Province

    Loreto

  • County/Municipio

    Maynas Prov.

  • Locality

    Río Yaguasyacu, affluent of Río Ampiyacu. Brillo Nuevo and vicinity.

  • Coordinates

    -2.67, -72

  • Distribution

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ECONOMIC BOTANY of THE Bg^lNWANS: PERU
No. 99i
Dept. Loreto, Provr Maynas: Rfo Yagoasyacn, affluent -   apiyacu.
Brillo Nuevo and vicinity, approx. lat. 2°40', long- 72 00
Herb 3 m tall, flower borne on infl* arising from
base of stems, flowers red and white striped • btem
hairy, leaves smooth, glossy.
Bora* "kiw^cyo"
Use: For fevers. Mash stem by twisting it, take
juice and have i/4 cup daily until fever passes.
The seeds are eaten by a bird,"palomita".
M. J.Balick,D.B.Allon, J .P.Razon 2/78
05014299