Scarlet spiral-ginger

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Marshall Islands, Palau, Saint Lucia, and United States.

🇱🇨 Saint Lucia 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇲🇭 Marshall Islands 🇵🇼 Palau

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (растения)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (магнолиофиты)

Class

Liliopsida (лилиопсиды)

Order

Zingiberales (Имбирецветные)

Family

Costaceae

Genus

Costus

Species

Costus woodsonii (Scarlet spiral-ginger)

Similar Species in Costus

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spiral flag

Costus villosissimus

Least Concern

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spiral ginger

Costus pulverulentus

Least Concern

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Spiral head ginger

Costus scaber

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Scarlet spiral-ginger?

The scientific name of Scarlet spiral-ginger is Costus woodsonii. It belongs to the genus Costus.

What is the conservation status of Scarlet spiral-ginger?

Scarlet spiral-ginger (Costus woodsonii) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Scarlet spiral-ginger live?

Scarlet spiral-ginger is found in Distributed across Colombia, Marshall Islands, Palau, Saint Lucia, and United States.. Countries include Colombia, Marshall Islands, Palau, Saint Lucia, United States.

What family does Scarlet spiral-ginger belong to?

Scarlet spiral-ginger (Costus woodsonii) belongs to the genus Costus, which is part of the taxonomic family Costaceae.

Is Scarlet spiral-ginger endangered?

No, Scarlet spiral-ginger (Costus woodsonii) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Scarlet spiral-ginger belong to?

Scarlet spiral-ginger (Costus woodsonii) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (растения).

What are the closest relatives of Scarlet spiral-ginger?

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