Most plants in the trade as Costus barbatus appear to be a form of Costus comosus var. (uconn.edu)
Ginger1
Costus barbatus, also known as spiral ginger, is a perennial plant with a red inflorescence. (wikipedia.org)
Heliconia1
Of equal interest is the pool enclosure garden, which houses plants such as blooming Heliconia, Blue Ice Calathea, Anthurium, Costus Barbatus and Xanthosoma. (melbournebeachgardens.com)
Trade1
Incorrectly known in the nursery trade as Costus barbatus . (kartuz.com)
Costa Rica2
Costus barbatus is native to Costa Rica. (wikipedia.org)
Costus Barbatus' is native to Costa Rica, pollinated by humming birds, and popular as a cut flower. (hgtv.com)
Spiral ginger1
Costus barbatus, also known as spiral ginger, is a perennial plant with a red inflorescence. (wikipedia.org)
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Since 1791 the Crepe Ginger, also Crape Ginger or Malay Ginger was known under the botanical name Costus speciosus (J. König) Sm. (orchids-flowers.com)
Cheilocostus speciosus (Costus speciosus) requires a warm to hot, humid climate and a half-shady to shady location. (orchids-flowers.com)