Costus pictus

Costus pictus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Clade: Commelinids
Order: Zingiberales
Family: Costaceae
Genus: Costus
Species:
C. pictus
Binomial name
Costus pictus
Synonyms[1]
  • Costus congestus Rowlee
  • Costus mexicanus Liebm.
  • Pyxa picta (D.Don) S.R.Dutta & S.Yadav

Costus pictus, known as painted spiral ginger or spotted spiral ginger, is a species of plant in the Costaceae family.[2] Its native range is Mexico to Central America.[1]

Costus pictus is winter-hardy in north Florida.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b "Costus pictus D.Don". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanical Gardens Kew. Retrieved 4 August 2024.
  2. ^ "Costus pictus D.Don". Flora & Fauna Web. Retrieved 4 August 2024.
  3. ^ Skinner, Dave. "Costus pictus". GingersRus. Retrieved 4 August 2024.
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