Costus lucanusianus

J.Braun & K.Schum. (1889)

This name is accepted

Kingdom: Viridiplantae Phylum: Magnoliophyta Class/Clade: Monocots Order: Zingiberales Family: Costaceae Genus: Costus

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Description

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Historical Distribution

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Uses and Culture

USES

Natural History

Statewide Status

Only found in cultivation

Island Status

O'ahu Only found in cultivation

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Bibliography

Name Published In: Ber. Deutsch. Schutzgeb. 2: 151 (1889)

Occurrences

SNo. Scientific Name Locality Habitat Basis of Record Description Recorded By Record Number Island Source Date
1 Costus lucanusianus Honolulu; Old Pali Road, Mrs. Lester Marks' place Preserved_Specimen Flower 2 in. long, white, rimmed with dark-red, yellow at lip; stamen wide, white, red-tipped. Clay, H.F. Oahu BISH 1954-04-07
2 Costus lucanusianus Kealohiwai Preserved_Specimen Judd Jr., A.F. Oahu BISH 1931-03-29
3 Costus lucanusianus Hakipuu, Kealohiwai Preserved_Specimen Plant 9 ft. high. Judd Jr., A.F. Oahu BISH 1932-04-01
4 Costus lucanusianus Kealohiwai Preserved_Specimen Judd Jr., A.F. Oahu BISH 1931-03-29