Life … Plants Vascular Plants Monocots Gingers, Bananas, and Allies Spiral Gingers and Allies Spiral Gingers Costus guanaiensis Costus guanaiensis macrostrobilus variety Costus guanaiensis macrostrobilus Costus guanaiensis macrostrobilus Key traits Layer Shrubs Plant type Perennial Shrub Wildflower From USDA PLANTS. Close