Costus longebracteolatus Maas
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Filed As
Costaceae
Costus longebracteolatus Maas -
Collector(s)
M. J. Balick 991 with D.R. Allon, J.P. Razon, Feb 1978
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Location
Peru. Loreto. Maynas Prov. Río Yaguasyacu, affluent of Río Ampiyacu. Brillo Nuevo and vicinity.
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Identifiers
NY Barcode: 05014299
Occurrence ID: 48af00a7-ba82-42a2-bd68-1ea359eeb5cf
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Kingdom
Plantae
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Division
Magnoliophyta
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Order
Zingiberales
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Family
Costaceae
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All Determinations
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Region
South America
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Country
Peru
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State/Province
Loreto
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County/Municipio
Maynas Prov.
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Locality
Río Yaguasyacu, affluent of Río Ampiyacu. Brillo Nuevo and vicinity.
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Coordinates
-2.67, -72
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Distribution
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
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Costus longebracteolatus Maas