Collection Details

Species: Costus arabicus L.

Costaceae Costus arabicus L.
A. P. Maceda , F. Cornejo 1263


Collection Date: 22 March 2004
Determined By: P. J. M. Maas & H. Maas
Determination Date: 14 November 2006
Institution: U

Locality

Continent: South America

Country: Peru

Region: Madre de Díos

Subregion: Manu

Closest Town: Puerto Maldonado

Locality Description: Los Amigos Biological Station, Madre de Dios River, ca. 7.0 km upriver from mouth of Río Los Amigos. Pozo don pedro, al costado de los botes.

Locality Site Specific: Trocha Aguajal

DD Latitude: -12.57

DD Longitude: -70.1

Elevation: 270-270 m

Habitat

Habitat: Aquatic , Aguajal Wetland

Botanical Data

Plant Notes: Hierba de 1 m de altura. Flores blanquisas.

Height: 1 m

Habit: Herb

Other Data

Research Site: Aguajal Los Amigos - CICRA

Project: Aguajal Project