Costus oblongus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Q.Tong
Source:
wcs
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 27: 291 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000363292
Common Names
- Oblong Costus
- Giant Spiral Flag
- Oval-Leaf Costus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Costus oblongus (also called Oblong Costus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has a single stem with spirally arranged leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Costus oblongus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock and wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Costus oblongus has bright yellow flowers with a red center and a yellow-green seed capsule. The seeds are black and the seedlings are bright green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Costus oblongus can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a light, sandy soil. Once established, the plant can be propagated by division.
Where to Find Costus oblongus
Costus oblongus is native to India and can be found in the states of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala.
Costus oblongus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Costus oblongus?
Costus oblongus
What is the common name of Costus oblongus?
Oblong costus
What is the habitat of Costus oblongus?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-234715: Based on the initial data import
Shao Quan Tong (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Q.Tong' in the authors string.