Costus erythrocoryne - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Schum.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1904
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 46: 410 (1904)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000362998
Common Names
- Costus erythrocoryne
- Erythrocoryne Spiral Ginger
- Red Spiral Ginger
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Costus erythrocoryne (also called Red Spiral Ginger, among many other common names) is a tropical perennial plant native to South America. It has a clumping growth habit and grows in moist, shady forests. The leaves are long and narrow and the flowers are red and tubular.
Uses & Benefits
Costus erythrocoryne 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
The flower of Costus erythrocoryne is a yellow-green, three-lobed flower with a hairy calyx. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, hairy, and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Costus erythrocoryne is a tropical perennial plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division or by stem cuttings. Division should be done in spring or early summer. Stem cuttings should be taken from the top of the plant and planted in moist soil. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root in a few weeks.
Where to Find Costus erythrocoryne
Costus erythrocoryne is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist, shady areas such as forests and swamps.
Costus erythrocoryne FAQ
What is the scientific name of Costus erythrocoryne?
Costus erythrocoryne
What is the common name of Costus erythrocoryne?
Erythrocoryne costus
What is the natural habitat of Costus erythrocoryne?
It is found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America
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-234618: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.