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Crepe ginger

Costus speciosus

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Field Notes

Description:

Also knwon as Spiral Ginger. Tall flowering plant. Flowers large, and attract various insects.

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Costus speciosus, Costus speciosus, Cheilocostus speciosus, Spiral Ginger, Crepe Ginger - TopTrop…

Species ID Suggestions

Crepe ginger

Cheilocostus sp.

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Comments (2)
starleaf
Thank you so much bayucca. It's probably the same species and native to Southeast Asia (well, according to wiki). I see it being grown in many places here in Sabah; and many a times, I would stop short a while to admire its beauty.
bayucca
I know this beautiful flower from Costa Rica: Crepe ginger (Cheilocostus speciosus). But I think you might have other species in Malaysia. I am sure somebody can help with the exact species from your area.

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