Costus bicolor - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Braun & K.Schum.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1889
Citation Micro:
Ber. Deutsch. Schutzgeb. 2: 151 (1889)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000362883
Common Names
- Costus Bicolor
- Two-colored Costus
- Two-colored Spiral Ginger
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Costus bicolor (also called Two-colored Spiral-flag, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. It grows in grassy areas, open woodlands, and disturbed areas. It has spirally arranged leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Costus bicolor is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a diuretic, anthelmintic, and antiseptic. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Costus bicolor has yellow flowers with a red center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Costus bicolor can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or autumn. Replant the divisions in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and keep the soil moist.
Where to Find Costus bicolor
Costus bicolor is native to tropical regions of South America. It can be found in wet forests, swamps, and along riverbanks.
Costus bicolor FAQ
What is the scientific name of Costus bicolor?
Costus bicolor
What is the common name of Costus bicolor?
Bicolor Costus
What is the family of Costus bicolor?
Costaceae
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-234575: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
Johannes Braun (1859-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Braun' in the authors string.