Costus glaucus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Maas
Source:
wcs
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. 24: 470 (1975 publ. 1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000363055
Common Names
- Costus Glaucus
- Blue Costus
- Blue Spiral Ginger
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Costus glaucus (also called Blue Spiral Ginger, Blue Ginger, and Blue Costus, among many other common names) is a perennial native to tropical Asia. It has large, blue flowers and grows in moist, shady areas. It is often found in rainforests and moist woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Costus glaucus 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
The flower of Costus glaucus is a white color with a tubular shape. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a yellow-green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Costus glaucus can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division is best done in the spring or early summer. The rhizomes should be divided into sections with at least one eye per section. The sections should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist.
Where to Find Costus glaucus
Costus glaucus is native to Central and South America.
Costus glaucus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Costus glaucus?
Costus glaucus
What is the common name of Costus glaucus?
Glaucous costus
What is the natural habitat of Costus glaucus?
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-234641: Based on the initial data import
Paul Maas (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maas' in the authors string.