Costaceae are unique from other members of Zingiberales in that its species have 5 fused staminodes, rather than 2, and Costaceae contain no aromatic oils. The fused infertile stamen form a large petalloid labellum that often functions to attract pollinators. The flowers are generally solitary or aggregated in inflorescences. Inflorescences are ar...
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(from the article `Zingiberales`) ...Guinea to the Samoa Islands), some forms of which have been widely cultivated for decorative purposes. Zingiberaceae is found throughout the ...
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