Costus dirzoi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
García-Mend. & Ibarra-Manr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 78: 1081 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000362983
Common Names
- Costus dirzoi
- Dirzo's Spiral Ginger
- Red Spiral Ginger
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Costus dirzoi (also called 'Dirzo'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 dirzoi is used for its medicinal properties. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and anti-bacterial properties, and is used to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Costus dirzoi has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Costus dirzoi 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 dirzoi
Costus dirzoi is native to tropical regions of South America. It can be found in wet forests, swamps, and along riverbanks.
Costus dirzoi FAQ
What is the ideal soil type for Costus dirzoi?
Costus dirzoi prefers well-drained, sandy, loamy soils.
How much sunlight does Costus dirzoi need?
Costus dirzoi prefers full sun to partial shade.
What is the ideal temperature for Costus dirzoi?
Costus dirzoi 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-234610: Based on the initial data import
Guillermo Ibarra-Manríquez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ibarra-Manr.' in the authors string.
Abisai Josue García-Mendoza (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'García-Mend.' in the authors string.