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Costus afer

Family: costaceae
Common name(s): Spiral Ginger
Hardiness ratings: USDA zone 10

General resources

• Wikipedia. Online encyclopedia entry (if defined).
• Google images. Web search for photographs.
• GRIN. Taxonomical details, with common names, distribution, and synonyms.
• The Plant List. Taxonomical lookup
• Dave's Garden. Search the extensive PlantFiles database.

Links for Costus afer

• Cal's Plant of the Week - Profile for plant, primarily relating to pot culture, with notes on culture and propagation. (1 photo)
• Denver Botanic Gardens - Description, native range, and cultural requirements. (zone 10)