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Canberra, Aust Capital Terr, Australia
Scientific Name
Costus barbatus Suessenguth
Synonyms
None recorded
Family
Costaceae
Common/English Names
Hawaiian Torch Ginger, Red Tower Ginger, Red Velvet Ginger, Spiral Ginger
Vernacular Names
Spanish: Apagafuego, Cana De Jabali, Sangrafu
Origin/Distribution
The species is a native of Costa Rica, Central America.
Agroecology
The plant grows well in full sun or partial shade in fertile, moist, well-drained, organic matter-rich soils. It blooms year round in the warm humid tropics. It tolerates cold temperatures but not frost. It is found from 600 to 1,600 m altitude in its natural habitat in Costa Rica.
Edible Plant Parts and Uses
Yellow flowers are edible (Carle 1995) and have a delightful sour lemony flavour. Flowers can be eaten straight off the plant and are excellent in a salad.
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