Costus amazonicus

Family: Costaceae

What it is like

A herb. It has a rhizome or underground stem. The plant grows 1.5 m long. The leaves are dark green above and pale underneath. The flowers are pale yellow and red inside with green bracts.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Amazon, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, South America

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Stem - water

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Boita, Iwajyu

Synonyms

Costis malortieanus var. amazonicus Loes.;