Dear Sheila, I dont think it is Costus. This could be any Zingiberaceae sps. May be Hedychium sp
Raju On Nov 8, 6:35 pm, Plantaholic Sheila <[email protected]> wrote: > On a plant id forum I belong to it was suggested that because of the > whorled leaves it might be COSTUS. > I am familiar with the flowers, but have never seen it with the seeds. > Is it Costus and if so which one? > Your assistance would be appreciated. > Sheila. > ........................ > Date.... 16th April 2011. Morning. > > Location.... South of LAVA. WEST BENGAL. > > Habitat.....Wild > > Plant Habit.....Herb > > Height/Length.....See pic > > Leaves.... whorled > > Inflorescence Type/ Size.... spike. > > Flowers .... ???? > > Fruits Type/ Shape/ Size Seeds-.... see pics. > > 056 16-04-2011 11-33-55.JPG > 149KViewDownload > > 056 16-04-2011 11-34-08.JPG > 77KViewDownload > > 056 16-04-2011 11-34-21.JPG > 79KViewDownload
