Costus lima

Costus lima is a member of the Costaceae family and is found in various regions across South and Central America. Its distribution includes Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona, as well as the departments of Antioquia, Cauca, Chocó, Magdalena, Nariño, and Valle in Colombia. The species is also present in Costa Rica, Ecuador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, and Venezuela. First published in 1904 by K.Schum., it is part of the genus Costus, a group of flowering plants known for their ornamental and ecological significance in tropical ecosystems.