1071
Costus pictus
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Synonym |
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Costus
mexicanus Liebm. |
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Family |
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Costaceae |
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Local name |
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Insulin plant |
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Flowering and
fruiting period |
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March to May |
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Distribution |
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Native of South and
Central America |
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Endemic/Exotic |
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Exotic |
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Uses |
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Ornamental |
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Key
botanical characters: Perennial rhizomatous herb. Leaf shoot 1 - 1.5 m high,
stem 1.2 m high. Leaves petiolate, petiole 0.3 cm long, glabrous, green;
lamina 20 – 21 x 7 – 8 cm sub panduratus, venations pinnately parellel.
Inflorescence terminal, spike compact, one flower opened at a time. Bracts
numerous, one flower per bract. Flower 5.5 – 6 cm long, lemon yellow.  |
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