Costus plicatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Maas
Source:
wcs
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. 24: 472 (1975 publ. 1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000363385
Common Names
- Costus plicatus
- Plicatus Costus
- Costus Plicatus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Costus plicatus (also called Pleated 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 plicatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including fever, coughs, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Costus plicatus are yellow, with five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are slender with long stems and small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Costus plicatus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in a sheltered location and can be pruned to maintain a neat shape.
Where to Find Costus plicatus
Costus plicatus can be found in tropical regions of South America, Central America, and Africa.
Costus plicatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Costus plicatus?
Costus plicatus
What is the family of Costus plicatus?
Costaceae
What is the common name of Costus plicatus?
Pleated 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-234729: Based on the initial data import
Paul Maas (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maas' in the authors string.