Costus elegans, known as stepladder plant, spiral ginger, or spiral flag, is a species of perennial herbaceous flowering plant in the family Costaceae. It is native to Costa Rica, Nicaragua and Honduras. Costus elegans is often cultivated as an ornamental plant.
Description Costus elegans has large felty leaves and grows up to 1 meter tall. The ligule is short. Flowers are formed at the terminal ends of stalks. The corollas are creamy white to yellow and have red-striped labellum wings.
Distribution and habitat It is native to Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Honduras. Costus elegans has been introduced in the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, and on the island of Maui, Hawaii, U.S.A.
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See also List of least concern plants
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External links
Costus elegans at The Plant List Costus elegans at Tropicos