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The impressed leaf veins, the density of the veins and the lack of reticulation in the spathe all show this to be costatum. The altitude also indicates costatum, I assume this was photographed on Flower Hill?
Pascal
For me there is no doubt it is costatum, it is easily recognisable. Even if it does not flower you can look at the leaves and you will see that the underside of the leaves of costatum has raised veins, see picture. I have seen costatum both north (Melamchigaon) and south of Kathmandu.
All the best,
Pascal