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Post by Melanie on Jun 15, 2014 8:45:16 GMT 1
Last recorded in the wild in 2004, Costus vinosus is a rare plant related to edible ginger. It has only ever been found at three localities in central Panama, one of which has been deforested and converted to pasture land with no plants still in existence there. At the other two localities, the species was not common and few plants were found at the last visit. The species is widely cultivated and well known to be difficult to grow and bring to flower, indicating that it is sensitive to habitat change. Since the last collection record was ten years ago, and the population has been estimated at less than 30 plants, it has been assessed as Critically Endangered (Possibly Extinct in the Wild). www.iucnredlist.org/details/56301925
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Post by koeiyabe on Jan 9, 2019 22:40:20 GMT 1
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