Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
loangensis
ID:
1321889

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Maas & Maas

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 18: 12 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334343



Common Names

  • Costus Loangensis
  • Loangensis Costus
  • Costus Loangensis


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Description

Costus loangensis (also called 'Loango costus', 'Loango ginger', 'Loango spiral ginger', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a single, erect stem with a terminal flower head. It grows in grasslands, scrublands, and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Costus loangensis is a perennial herb that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Costus loangensis has a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have five leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Costus loangensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. Cultivation is best done in a warm, sunny location with well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Costus loangensis

Costus loangensis is native to Thailand. It can be found in the wild in the mountains, and is also widely cultivated.

Costus loangensis FAQ

What is the common name of Costus loangensis?

Loang Costus

What is the natural habitat of Costus loangensis?

It is found in montane forests in India

What is the flower color of Costus loangensis?

The flowers are yellow

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

Hiltje Maas-van de Kamer (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Maas' in the authors string.
Paul Maas (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maas' in the authors string.