大苞闭鞘姜 Costus dubius

by Jun


  • Scientific Name: Costus dubius (Afzel.) K.Schum.
  • Ref: H.G.A.Engler (ed.), Pflanzenr., IV, 46:409. 1904
  • Synonyms: Costus albus A.Chev. ex Koechlin; C. littoralis K.Schum.; C. maculatus Roscoe; C. zechii K.Schum.; Zingiber dubium Afzel.
  • English Common Name: African costus, tennis ball ginger
  • Chinese Common Name: 大苞闭鞘姜 dàbāo bìqiào∙jiāng
  • Family: Costaceae
  • Genus: Costus
  • Distribution: a native of Tropical Africa
  • Photo: 06/21/2009, South China Botanical Garden, Guangdong

06/21/2009, South China Botanical Garden

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