Costus longibracteolatus
Family: Costaceae
What it is like
A herb. It has large red bracts at the base.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in the wet tropics.
Countries/locations it is found in
Amazon, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, South America (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Stem
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Godanyi monkawe, O'sa cate, Sacha chiwilla, Sacha wira