1072
Costus stenophyllus
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Synonym |
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Costus
claviger Boenoist. |
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Family |
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Costaceae |
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Flowering and
fruiting period |
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April to October |
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Distribution |
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Peru and Ecuador |
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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: Terrestrial, perennial rhizomatous herb, 0.5–1 m high. Stem
cylindrical, brown or maroon, glabrous;
Leaves alternate, petiolate; petiole 0.4– 1.2 cm long, brown
or maroon, glabrous; lamina 9.5–19.5 × 4.8–9.6 cm, ovate or obovate, Inflorescence
terminal, peduncle short, 1–1.5 mm long; spike c. 4.5 ×
c. 4.1 cm, conical, ovate or globose, red or maroon, appendaged, one flower opened at
a time. Bract numerous, closely arranged. Flower bisexual, 8–9 × 4–5
cm long, boat shaped, white with red lines.  |
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