| Costus geothyrsus | |
|---|---|
| Conservation status | |
 Critically Endangered (IUCN 3.1) | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Zingiberales |
| Family: | Costaceae |
| Genus: | Costus |
| Species: | C. geothyrsus |
| Binomial name | |
| Costus geothyrsus K.Schum | |
Costus geothyrsus is a critically endangered species of plant endemic to Ecuador. It is found in only one unprotected locale, in disturbed and secondary growth forest at low elevation. The flowers are similar to those of Costus pulverulentus.
References
- ^ Skinner, D. (2014). "Costus geothyrsus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2014: e.T45120A56352530. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2014-1.RLTS.T45120A56352530.en.
| Taxon identifiers | |
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| Costus geothyrsus | |
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