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Costus pulverulentus
Family Name: | Costaceae |
Synonyms: | Costus formosus, Costus laxus, Costus ruber, Costus sanguineus |
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Classifications and Characteristics
Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
Plant Growth Form | Shrub (Herbaceous) |
Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
Native Distribution | Mexico, Central and South America |
Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Local Conservation Status | Exotic (Horticultural / Cultivated Only) |
Description and Ethnobotany
Growth Form | Medium to large-sized rhizomatous herb which can grow up to a maximum of 3 - 5 m. |
Foliage | Leaves arranged in a spiral form with a ligule and closed sheaths |
Landscaping Features
Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Fruits |
Plant & Rootzone Preference - Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils |
Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens |
Plant Care and Propagation
Light Preference | Full Sun |
Water Preference | Moderate Water |
Propagation Method | Seed |
Foliar
Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Spiral |
Foliar Attachment to Stem | Sessile |
Foliar Venation | Parallel |
Foliar Apex - Tip | Acuminate |
Foliar Base | Attenuate |
Floral (Angiosperm)
Flower Colour(s) | Red |
Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
Flower Location | Terminal |
Flower Symmetry | Bilateral |
Inflorescence Type | Spike |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
Fruit Classification | Simple Fruit |
Fruit Type 1 | Dehiscent Dry Fruit |
Seed Quantity Per Fruit | Numerous (>20) |
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Master ID | 31840 |
Species ID | 6240 |
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