Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dinklagei
ID:
363648

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 46: 408 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000362980



Common Names

  • Costus dinklagei
  • Dinklage's Spiral Ginger
  • Red Spiral Ginger


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Description

Costus dinklagei (also called 'Dinklage's Costus', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with yellow flowers and a woody stem. It is native to South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Costus dinklagei is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, as a source of fuelwood, and as a source of timber for construction and furniture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Costus dinklagei has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Costus dinklagei is a herbaceous perennial that is native to South America. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or cuttings. Division should be done in early spring or late fall. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and rooted in a light, well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Costus dinklagei

Costus dinklagei is native to tropical regions of South America. It can be found in wet forests, swamps, and along riverbanks.

Costus dinklagei FAQ

What is the ideal soil type for Costus dinklagei?

Costus dinklagei prefers well-drained, sandy, loamy soils.

How much sunlight does Costus dinklagei need?

Costus dinklagei prefers full sun to partial shade.

What is the ideal temperature for Costus dinklagei?

Costus dinklagei prefers temperatures between 50-85°F (10-29°C).

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,

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