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Cheilocostus speciosus
Crepe Ginger, Setawar Tawar, Spiral Flag, Cane Reed, Malay Ginger, Wild Ginger, Spiral Ginger, White Costus.
Origin: Southeast Asia.
| Family |
| Costaceae |
| Genus |
| Cheilocostus |
| Species |
| speciosus |
| Category |
| Perennials, Tropicals |
| Synonyms |
| Costus speciosus |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 8 - 11 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H1c - H5 |
| Height |
| 4 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Landscape |
| An ornamental plant for borders, or as a low screen. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Habitat |
| It grows in damp open places, and is commonly found in lowland forest margins. |
| Leaf Description |
| Large, dark green leaves. |
| Flower Description |
| White flowers that are 6 – 8 cm long. |
| Fruit Description |
| Flattened berries that are drupe-shaped, containing numerous black seeds. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Queen Sirikit Botanic Garden, Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. |
| Propagation |
| Propagated by seed or division of clumps. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses (Disclaimer) |
| The rhizome has been used to treat fever, rash, asthma, bronchitis, and intestinal worms. |
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