Costus pulverulentus
About
Costus pulverulentus, the red cigar or spiral ginger, is a species of flowering plant in the family Costaceae. It is native to Mexico, Central America, Colombia, Venezuela, and Ecuador, and it has been introduced to Cuba and Florida. It is invasive in Hawaii.
- Family
- Costaceae
How to use it
This plant can be appreciated for its ornamental value in gardens due to its striking appearance. However, be cautious if you live in Hawaii, as it can become invasive and disrupt local ecosystems.
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In the kitchen
The red cigar is not eaten by humans, so it's best to admire this plant for its beauty rather than its culinary potential.
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Costus pulverulentus
- Slug
- costus-pulverulentus
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Costaceae
- Genus
- Costus
- Species
- pulverulentus
- Wikidata QID
- Q1136547
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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