Costus productus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gleason ex Maas
Source:
wcs
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. 24: 471 (1975 publ. 1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000363411
Common Names
- Costus productus
- Productus Costus
- Costus Productus
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- Costus juruanus juruanus [unknown]
Description
Costus productus (also called Productive 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 productus is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Costus productus var. productusCostus productus var. strigosus (Maas) Maas
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Costus productus has bright yellow flowers with a red center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with a pointed tip.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Costus productus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Costus productus
Costus productus can be found in tropical regions of South America, Central America, and Africa.
Costus productus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Costus productus?
Costus productus
What is the common name of Costus productus?
Red-spiked Spiral Ginger
What is the natural habitat of Costus productus?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
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-234733: Based on the initial data import
Henry Gleason (1882-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gleason' in the authors string.
Paul Maas (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maas' in the authors string.