Costus gabonensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Koechlin
Source:
wcs
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Fl. Gabon 9: 82 (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000363035
Common Names
- Costus gabonensis
- Gabonensis Spiral Ginger
- Red Spiral Ginger
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Costus gabonensis (also called 'Gabon Cane', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to West Africa. It has a clumping habit and is covered in bright yellow flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Costus gabonensis is used as an ornamental plant, for its aesthetic value and for its medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Costus gabonensis has small, yellow flowers with a bell-shaped base and a long, thin tube. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Costus gabonensis 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 gabonensis
Costus gabonensis is native to tropical Africa.
Costus gabonensis FAQ
What are the common names of Costus gabonensis?
Costus gabonensis is commonly known as Gabon Spiral Ginger.
What is the growth habit of Costus gabonensis?
Costus gabonensis is an evergreen, herbaceous perennial that grows in a clumping habit.
What are the light requirements of Costus gabonensis?
Costus gabonensis 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-234633: Based on the initial data import
Jean Koechlin (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Koechlin' in the authors string.