Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oligophyllus
ID:
363964

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 46: 408 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000363296



Common Names

  • Oligophyllous Costus
  • Small-Leaf Costus
  • Red-Stem Costus


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Synonyms

  • Costus kunstleri King ex Ridl. [unknown]

Description

Costus oligophyllus (also called Small-Leaved 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 oligophyllus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock and wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Costus oligophyllus 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Costus oligophyllus can be cultivated 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 oligophyllus

Costus oligophyllus is native to India and can be found in the states of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala.

Costus oligophyllus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Costus oligophyllus?

Costus oligophyllus

What is the common name of Costus oligophyllus?

Oligophyllous Costus

What is the native range of Costus oligophyllus?

Tropical America

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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