Costus laevis Ruiz & Pav.

Iter Regnellianum sextum.
Flora aequatoriensis.
19440. Costus laevis R. & P. Cor $». ».ou. '•)
Dupl. aet. P.J.M.Maas
Sterile stem at least towards top spirally coiled,
tepals hyaline yellowish white, lip vinous red
towards base, very dark red upwards, the reflexed
middle lobe with yellow longitudinal stripes.
Prov.NAPO-PASTAZA, Vera Cruz, forest, alt.c.900 m
NEW JORK BOTANICAL GARDEN
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18.II.1956.
Erik Asplund.
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