Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maboumiensis
ID:
363854

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pellegr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. , sér. 2, 1: 220 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000363186



Common Names

  • Costus maboumiensis
  • Maboumiensis Ginger
  • Ginger


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Description

Costus maboumiensis (also called Maboum Spiral Flag, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical regions. It has a tall stem and many leaves, and its flowers are usually yellow or orange. It grows in moist, shady soils and is commonly found in tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Costus maboumiensis is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, as a source of fuelwood, and as a source of timber for construction and furniture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Costus maboumiensis is a large, yellow, trumpet-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, light green, and have a few small, white hairs on the stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Costus maboumiensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. The seed should be sown in a well-drained soil and lightly covered. The seedlings should be thinned to about 6 inches apart. The plants can be divided in spring or fall. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized in spring and summer.

Where to Find Costus maboumiensis

Costus maboumiensis can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Costus maboumiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Costus maboumiensis?

Costus maboumiensis

What is the common name of Costus maboumiensis?

Maboum's costus

What is the habitat of Costus maboumiensis?

Moist, shady places

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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