Costus arabicus is a species of perennial herb in the family Costaceae. They have a self-supporting growth form. They are native to Paraná, Amazônia, Mato Grosso, Pantanal, Distrito Federal, Espirito Santo, Piauí, Mata Atlântica, SãO Paulo, Tocantins, Rio De Janeiro, Amapá, Pará, Bahia, Mato Grosso Do Sul, Roraima, Santa Catarina, Cerrado, Acre (Brazil), Maranhao, GoiáS, Minas Gerais, and RondôNia. They have simple, broad leaves. Individuals can grow to 6.7 m.
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