CostaceaeW/C = Wild Collected |
Costus barbatus Suess.
- Common Name: Red Tower Ginger, Spiral Ginger
- Family: Costaceae (K. Schum.) Nak.
- Country of Origin: Costa Rica
- Habitat:
- Description: Spiral leafed 6' to 12' with huge 7" to 13" tall deep red inflorescence with large yellow flowers.
- Uses: Popular as a cut flower lasting over a month.
- Culture: Medium to bright indirect light, plenty of water during active growth.
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   Accession Data:- Accession # 200000064
- Source: NYBG
- Provenance: Plant acquired from NYBG (#1413/91) - no provenance information available.
- Accession Date: 09-21-2000
- Bench: 1311 - NEO:Central America B
- Qty: 1 confirmed on 02-01-2012
Classification:- Division: Magnoliophyta
- Class: Liliopsida
- SubClass: commelinids
- Order: Zingiberales
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- Family: Costaceae
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