Costus villosissimus
Spiral Flag
Also known as: Costus friedrichsenii Petersen +2 more
- Costus friedrichsenii Petersen
- Costus septimus Roem. & Schult.
- Costus villosus T.Jacks. ex J.Dix
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Costaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a rhizomatous geophyte.
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Costus villosissimus (commonly known as Spiral Flag) is a rhizomatous plant within the Costaceae family. It originates in North America and South America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Nicaragua, Panama, Venezuela, Windward Is.