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Costus spicatus
| Family Name: | Costaceae |
| Synonyms: | Costus cylindricus, Costus micranthus |
| Common Name: | Indian Head Ginger, Spiked Spiralflag |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Shrub |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | West Indies |
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Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade, Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Occasional Misting, Lots of Water |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 3.5 (Shrub & Groundcover - Monocot) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Orange, Yellow / Golden |
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Others
| Master ID | 577 |
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| Species ID | 1872 |
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