Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aureus
ID:
1335161

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maas & H.Maas

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Blumea 61: 293 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347615





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Description

Costus aureus (also called Golden Spiral Ginger, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has a thick stem and grows to a height of up to 2 meters. Its leaves are spirally arranged and have a golden yellow color. It is found in wet and moist habitats such as rainforests and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Costus aureus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Costus aureus has bright yellow flowers with a red center. Its seeds are small and brown, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Costus aureus is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize lightly. Prune to control growth and shape the plant.

Where to Find Costus aureus

Costus aureus is native to Colombia and Venezuela. It can be found in wet, tropical forests.

Costus aureus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Costus aureus?

Costus aureus

What is the common name of Costus aureus?

Golden Costus

What is the natural habitat of Costus aureus?

Costus aureus is found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras, growing in dry, open, and rocky areas.

Species in the Costus genus

Costus acanthocephalus, Costus acreanus, Costus adolphi-friderici, Costus afer, Costus allenii, Costus amazonicus, Costus arabicus, Costus asplundii, Costus asteranthus, Costus barbatus, Costus beckii, Costus bicolor, Costus bracteatus, Costus chartaceus, Costus chrysocephalus, Costus claviger, Costus clemensae, Costus comosus, Costus cordatus, Costus cupreifolius, Costus curvibracteatus, Costus dendrophilus, Costus dinklagei, Costus dirzoi, Costus dubius, Costus erythrocoryne, Costus erythrophyllus, Costus erythrothyrsus, Costus fortalezae, Costus gabonensis, Costus geothyrsus, Costus giganteus, Costus glaucus, Costus guanaiensis, Costus juruanus, Costus laevis, Costus lasius, Costus lateriflorus, Costus ledermannii, Costus leucanthus, Costus ligularis, Costus lima, Costus longibracteolatus, Costus lucanusianus, Costus maboumiensis, Costus macranthus, Costus malortieanus, Costus microcephalus, Costus montanus, Costus mosaicus,

Species in the Costaceae family

Chamaecostus congestiflorus, Chamaecostus curcumoides, Chamaecostus cuspidatus, Chamaecostus fragilis, Chamaecostus fusiformis, Chamaecostus lanceolatus, Chamaecostus subsessilis, Chamaecostus acaulis, Costus acanthocephalus, Costus acreanus, Costus adolphi-friderici, Costus afer, Costus allenii, Costus amazonicus, Costus arabicus, Costus asplundii, Costus asteranthus, Costus barbatus, Costus beckii, Costus bicolor, Costus bracteatus, Costus chartaceus, Costus chrysocephalus, Costus claviger, Costus clemensae, Costus comosus, Costus cordatus, Costus cupreifolius, Costus curvibracteatus, Costus dendrophilus, Costus dinklagei, Costus dirzoi, Costus dubius, Costus erythrocoryne, Costus erythrophyllus, Costus erythrothyrsus, Costus fortalezae, Costus gabonensis, Costus geothyrsus, Costus giganteus, Costus glaucus, Costus guanaiensis, Costus juruanus, Costus laevis, Costus lasius, Costus lateriflorus, Costus ledermannii, Costus leucanthus, Costus ligularis, Costus lima,

References

Hiltje Maas-van de Kamer (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Maas' in the authors string.
Paul Maas (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maas' in the authors string.