red cigar (Costus pulverulentus)
Costus pulverulentus is a tropical herbaceous perennial from Central and South America, known for its spiraling stems and leaves. It produces striking cone-like.
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Synonyms
Costus formosus C.V.Morton
Costus laxus Petersen
Costus ruber C.Wright ex Griseb.
Costus sanguineus Donn.Sm.
Taxonomy
- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classLiliopsida
- orderZingiberales
- familyCostaceae
- genusCostus
- speciesCostus pulverulentus