Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
erythrophyllus
ID:
363668

Status:
valid

Authors:
Loes.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 10: 707 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000363000



Common Names

  • Costus erythrophyllus
  • Erythrophyllus Spiral Ginger
  • Red Spiral Ginger


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Description

Costus erythrophyllus (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 erythrophyllus 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 erythrophyllus 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Costus erythrophyllus is a tropical plant native to South America and Central America. It is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows to a height of 1-2 meters. It has a thick, woody stem and large, bright green leaves. The plant produces yellow flowers in clusters at the end of the stem. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by stem cuttings. The plant prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is tolerant of drought and will tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Costus erythrophyllus

Costus erythrophyllus is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist, shady areas such as forests and swamps.

Costus erythrophyllus FAQ

What are the common names of Costus erythrophyllus?

Costus erythrophyllus is commonly known as Red-leafed Spiral Ginger.

What is the growth habit of Costus erythrophyllus?

Costus erythrophyllus is an evergreen, herbaceous perennial that grows in a clumping habit.

What are the light requirements of Costus erythrophyllus?

Costus erythrophyllus prefers partial to full shade.

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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