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 Tapeinochilos ananassae (Hassk.) K.Schum.

Synonym	:	Costus ananassae Hassk.
Family	:	Costaceae
Endemic/Exotic	:	Exotic
Uses	:	Ornamental
Key botanical characters: Herb up to 2-6 m tall. Stems branched, are dark green. Lamina elliptic to oblanceolate, coriaceous. Inflorescence arises from the rhizome, pine cone-like. Bracts deep red, waxy; flowers yellow small yellow flowers.