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Gingersrus Database Taxon ID 4066

Costus juruanus 'Emerald Chalice'


OLD NAME: Costus productus 'Emerald Chalice'

NEW NAME: Costus juruanus 'Emerald Chalice'

NAME CHANGE NOTES: Form of Costus juruanus

FULL SCIENTIFIC NAME:

STATUS : registered cultivar

CONTINENT: Neotropical

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Published September 2017, Heliconia Society Bulletin, Vol. 23, No. 3

Similar to Costus juruanus ‘Maroon Chalice’ except overcupping ligules are emerald green and the bract appendages are smaller than 'Maroon Chalice'. Leaves also are solid green with prominent veins that add texture to the upper surface. Petiole, costa, and underside of leaves are pubescent. Inflorescence is obvate. Bracts are thick and red with a yellow-green line along centerline. Flowers are yellow. Grows 3’ to 4’ tall in partial shade.

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Costus juruanus, photo from Maas, Jana photo of 'Emerald Chalice' DSC05174a2.jpg - Click to see full sized image
Photo# 444 Accession# R0
Costus juruanus, photo from Maas, Jana photo of 'Emerald Chalice' DSC05174a2.jpg


Costus juruanus, photo from Skinner R2912, 'Emerald Chalice' - Click to see full sized image
Photo# 445 Accession# R2912
Costus juruanus, photo from Skinner R2912, 'Emerald Chalice'


Costus juruanus, photo from Skinner R2912, 'Emerald Chalice' - Click to see full sized image
Photo# 446 Accession# R2912
Costus juruanus, photo from Skinner R2912, 'Emerald Chalice'