Costus chartaceus

(Costus chartaceus)

Description

Costus chartaceus, commonly known as the Christmas costus, is a perennial plant with a red inflorescence. It is native to Colombia and Ecuador but cultivated as an ornamental in other regions.

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Plantae

Phylum:

Class: Liliopsida

Order:Zingiberales

Family:Costaceae

Genus:Costus

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