Costus osae explained

Costus osae is a species of flowering plant in the family Costaceae. One of many rare tropical plants in the Costus family, Costus osae is a species native to Costa Rica described in 1997.^[1] It has also been reported from Colombia.^{[2] [3]}

This plant has thick stems with large green fuzzy leaves. It grows to an average height of about four feet and produces thick clusters of bright red bracts. It is rare as a garden plant or houseplant in the United States and it is speculated to be hardy in zones 9–10.

Costus osae is named for the Osa Peninsula of Costa Rica, where it is found.^[4]

Notes and References

1. Two new species of Costus (Costaceae) from Costa Rica . Paul J. M. Maas & Hiltje Maas van de Kamer . . 49 . 2 . 1997 . 274–279 . 10.2307/2807686. 2807686 . 557074 .
2. Idárraga-Piedrahita, A., Ortiz, R.D.C., Callejas Posada, R. & Merello, M. (eds.) (2011). Flora de Antioquia: Catálogo de las Plantas Vasculares 2: 1-939. Universidad de Antioquia, Medellín.
3. 314100-2 . Costus osae Maas & H.Maas . 4 August 2024 .
4. Web site: Gingersrus Database Taxon ID 3516 Costus osae . Skinner . Dave . 2023 . gingersrus.com . Le Jardin Ombragé GingersRus.com . 4 August 2024.