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caña agria

Costus pulverulentus

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Distributed across Colombia, Cuba, Guatemala, Honduras, and United States.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Spanish caña agria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of caña agria?
The scientific name of caña agria is Costus pulverulentus. It belongs to the genus Costus.
What is the conservation status of caña agria?
caña agria (Costus pulverulentus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does caña agria live?
caña agria is found in Distributed across Colombia, Cuba, Guatemala, Honduras, and United States.. Countries include Colombia, Cuba, Guatemala, Honduras, United States.
What family does caña agria belong to?
caña agria (Costus pulverulentus) belongs to the genus Costus, which is part of the taxonomic family Costaceae.
Is caña agria endangered?
No, caña agria (Costus pulverulentus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does caña agria belong to?
caña agria (Costus pulverulentus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).
What are the closest relatives of caña agria?
The closest relatives of caña agria in the genus Costus include spiral flag, Scarlet spiral-ginger, Spiral head ginger.

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