Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pulverulentus
ID:
364131

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Presl

Source:
wcs

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Reliq. Haenk. 1: 41 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000363463



Common Names

  • Pulverulent Costus
  • Powdery Costus
  • Dwarf Costus


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Synonyms

  • Costus formosus C.V.Morton [unknown]
  • Costus laxus Petersen [unknown]
  • Costus ruber C.Wright ex Griseb. [unknown]
  • Costus sanguineus Donn.Sm. [unknown]

Description

Costus pulverulentus (also called powdery costus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Costaceae family. It is native to Central and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, and tropical and subtropical dry forests.

Uses & Benefits

Costus pulverulentus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping, and its roots are used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Costus pulverulentus 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Costus pulverulentus 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 pulverulentus

Costus pulverulentus can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America.

Costus pulverulentus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Costus pulverulentus?

Costus pulverulentus

What is the common name of Costus pulverulentus?

Powdery Spiral Ginger

What is the natural habitat of Costus pulverulentus?

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,

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