Costus spiralis var. spiralis
Also known as: Costus pisonis Lindl. +3 more
- Costus pisonis Lindl.
- Costus spiralis var. jacquinii Griseb.
- Costus spiralis var. pisonis Griseb.
- Costus spiralis var. roscoei Griseb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Costaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a rhizomatous geophyte.
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Originating in South America, Costus spiralis var. spiralis is a rhizomatous plant belonging to the Costaceae family. In its natural range, this variety typically occurs in wet tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Costus spiralis, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Surinam, Venezuela
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Cuba, Venezuelan Antilles
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