Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
juruanus
ID:
363762

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 46: 389 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000363094



Common Names

  • Costus Juruanus
  • Jurua Costus
  • Jurua Spiral Ginger


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Description

Costus juruanus (also called Juruá Costus, Juruá Ginger, and Juruá Spiral Ginger, among many other common names) is a perennial native to tropical Asia. It has large, yellow flowers and grows in moist, shady areas. It is often found in rainforests and moist woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Costus juruanus 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 juruanus 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Costus juruanus 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 juruanus

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

Costus juruanus FAQ

What is the ideal soil type for Costus juruanus?

Costus juruanus prefers well-drained, sandy, loamy soils.

How much sunlight does Costus juruanus need?

Costus juruanus prefers full sun to partial shade.

What is the ideal temperature for Costus juruanus?

Costus juruanus 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,

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