Costus tappenbeckianus
Also known as: Costus nemotrichus K.Schum. +3 more
- Costus nemotrichus K.Schum.
- Costus pauciflorus K.Schum.
- Costus phaeotrichus Loes.
- Costus radicans Gagnep.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Costaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a rhizomatous geophyte.
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Originating in Africa, Costus tappenbeckianus is a rhizomatous plant belonging to the Costaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cabinda, Cameroon, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon