Costus mulus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Meekiong, Ipor & Tawan
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Rheedea 18: 87 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917003
Common Names
- Costus mulus
- Mulus Costus
- Mulus Spiral Ginger
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Costus mulus (also called Spotted Spiral Ginger, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial with spotted leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to South America and grows in tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Costus mulus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Costus mulus has yellow flowers with a red center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Costus mulus is a tropical perennial native to South America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done through division of the plant or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a sterile, well-draining substrate and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Costus mulus
Costus mulus can be found in the tropical rainforests of South America, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Costus mulus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Costus mulus?
Costus mulus
What are the common names of Costus mulus?
Mulberry-leaved spiral ginger
What is the natural habitat of Costus mulus?
Tropical rainforests
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-462314: Based on the initial data import
Cheksum Supiah Tawan (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tawan' in the authors string.
I.B. Ipor: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ipor' in the authors string.
Kalu Meekiong: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meekiong' in the authors string.