Costus ligularis
Also known as: Costus araneosus Gagnep. +2 more
- Costus araneosus Gagnep.
- Costus fimbriatus Pellegr.
- Costus ngouniensis Pellegr.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Costaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a rhizomatous geophyte.
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Found natively in Africa, Costus ligularis is a rhizomatous plant belonging to the Costaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cameroon, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon