spiral flag

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Colombia.

🇨🇴 Colombia

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Zingiberales (Zingiberales)

Family

Costaceae

Genus

Costus

Species

Costus villosissimus (spiral flag)

Similar Species in Costus

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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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Spiral head ginger

Costus scaber

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of spiral flag?

The scientific name of spiral flag is Costus villosissimus. It belongs to the genus Costus.

What is the conservation status of spiral flag?

spiral flag (Costus villosissimus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does spiral flag live?

spiral flag is found in Found in Colombia.. Countries include Colombia.

What family does spiral flag belong to?

spiral flag (Costus villosissimus) belongs to the genus Costus, which is part of the taxonomic family Costaceae.

Is spiral flag endangered?

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

What kingdom does spiral flag belong to?

spiral flag (Costus villosissimus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of spiral flag?

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