Costus louisii
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| Costus louisii | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Zingiberales |
| Family: | Costaceae |
| Genus: | Costus |
| Species: | C. louisii |
| Binomial name | |
| Costus louisii H.Maas & Maas | |
Costus louisii is a critically endangered species of plant endemic to Gabon.[1]
Costus louisii was first described by Hiltje Maas-van de Kamer and Paul Maas in 2016.[2] A.M. Louis collected the first and only specimen of Costus louisii obtained from the wild.[1] Costus louisii has only been found in a small area, and its habitat appears threatened by human actions.
Costus louisii resembles Costus afer in appearance.[3]
