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Costus montanus

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Costus montanus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Zingiberales
Family: Costaceae
Genus: Costus
Species:
C. montanus
Binomial name
Costus montanus
Maas

Costus montanus is a near threatened species of plant endemic to Costa Rica.[1] It grows in moist cloud forests at middle altitudes, in the shade and along streams.[2] Costus montanus was first described by Paul Maas in 1972.

Costus montanus is sometimes confused with other Costus species such as Costus barbatus and Costus ricus.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Skinner, D. (2014). "Costus montanus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2014: e.T56347723A56353093. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2014-1.RLTS.T56347723A56353093.en.
  2. ^ Maas, P. J. M. (1972). "Costoideae (Zingiberaceae)". Flora Neotropica. 8: 119–121.