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Costus vinosus

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

Costus vinosus is a critically endangered species of plant in the family Costaceae which may now be extinct in the wild.[1] It is endemic to Panama. Costus vinosus was first described by Paul Maas in 1976. As of 2015 Costus vinosus could still be found in the wild.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b Skinner, D. (2014). "Costus vinosus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2014: e.T56301925A56301947. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2014-1.RLTS.T56301925A56301947.en.
  2. ^ Skinner, Dave. "Costus vinosus". GingersRus. Retrieved 2 September 2024.