spiral ginger

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇬🇹 Guatemala 🇭🇳 Honduras 🇺🇸 United States

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 pulverulentus (spiral ginger)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish caña agria

Similar Species in Costus

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Scarlet spiral-ginger

Costus woodsonii

Least Concern

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spiral flag

Costus villosissimus

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 ginger?

The scientific name of spiral ginger is Costus pulverulentus. It belongs to the genus Costus.

What is the conservation status of spiral ginger?

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

Where does spiral ginger live?

spiral ginger is found in Distributed across Colombia, Cuba, Guatemala, Honduras, and United States.. Countries include Colombia, Cuba, Guatemala, Honduras, United States.

What family does spiral ginger belong to?

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

Is spiral ginger endangered?

No, spiral ginger (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 spiral ginger belong to?

spiral ginger (Costus pulverulentus) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of spiral ginger?

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