Family Costaceae Nakai


Summary
Family number:
300
Last updated:
27 April 2023
Kind of family:
Monocotyledon
Number of accepted genera:
7
Type genus:
Costus L.

Synonyms

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References:
  1. Specht, C. D. & D. W. Stevenson. 2006. A new phylogeny-based generic classsification of Costaceae (Zingiberales). Taxon 55:153-163.
Cite as: USDA, Agricultural Research Service, National Plant Germplasm System. 2026. Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN Taxonomy). National Germplasm Resources Laboratory, Beltsville, Maryland.
URL: https://npgstest.ars-grin.gov/gringlobal/taxon/taxonomyfamily?id=300. Accessed 15 April 2026.