Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
phyllocephalus
ID:
364010

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 15: 420 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000363342



Common Names

  • Costus phyllocephalus
  • Phyllocephalus Costus
  • Costus Phyllocephalus


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Synonyms

  • Costus dewevrei De Wild. & T.Durand [unknown]
  • Costus fissiligulatus Gagnep. [unknown]
  • Costus fissiligulatus fissiligulatus [unknown]
  • Costus foliaceus Lock & A.D.Poulsen [unknown]
  • Costus nudicaulis Baker [unknown]
  • Costus ubangiensis Gagnep. [unknown]
  • Costus violaceus Koechlin [unknown]

Description

Costus phyllocephalus (also called Leafy Costus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Asia, from India to Indonesia. It grows in tropical moist forests and is found at altitudes of up to 1,000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Costus phyllocephalus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock and wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Costus phyllocephalus is a yellow-green color and it has a faint scent. The seed is small and round and the seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Costus phyllocephalus 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 phyllocephalus

Costus phyllocephalus can be found in tropical regions of South America, Central America, and Africa.

Costus phyllocephalus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Costus phyllocephalus?

Costus phyllocephalus

What is the family of Costus phyllocephalus?

Costaceae

What is the common name of Costus phyllocephalus?

Fiddle-leaf costus

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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