Is this a Costus and if so which

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  1. Colombia

    Colombia Active Member 10 Years

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    I can't find a match with Costus
     

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    lorax Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    Costus pulverulentus.
     
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    Thanks I thought pulverulentus and then dismissed it, but I think you are right.
     
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    I'm 100% certain on this one - only pulverulentus has that particular patterning on the bracts. (Zingiberales are a hobby of mine....)
     
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    Thanks
     

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