Spiral head ginger

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across North America (4 countries) and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇬🇹 Guatemala 🇭🇳 Honduras 🇱🇨 Saint Lucia 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (식물)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (피자식물문)

Class

Liliopsida (백합강)

Order

Zingiberales (생강목)

Family

Costaceae

Genus

Costus

Species

Costus scaber (Spiral head ginger)

Similar Species in Costus

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spiral flag

Costus villosissimus

Least Concern

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Scarlet spiral-ginger

Costus woodsonii

Least Concern

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spiral ginger

Costus pulverulentus

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Spiral head ginger?

The scientific name of Spiral head ginger is Costus scaber. It belongs to the genus Costus.

Where does Spiral head ginger live?

Spiral head ginger is found in Found across North America (4 countries) and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Guatemala, Honduras, Saint Lucia, United States.

What family does Spiral head ginger belong to?

Spiral head ginger (Costus scaber) belongs to the genus Costus, which is part of the taxonomic family Costaceae.

What kingdom does Spiral head ginger belong to?

Spiral head ginger (Costus scaber) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (식물).

What are the closest relatives of Spiral head ginger?

The closest relatives of Spiral head ginger in the genus Costus include spiral flag, Scarlet spiral-ginger, spiral ginger.