Costus ricus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Maas & H.Maas
Source:
wcs
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 49(2): 274. 1997
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000363522
Common Names
- Ric's Costus
- Ric's Spiral Flag
- Ric's Costaceae
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Costus ricus (also called Ricus Spiral Flag, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Costaceae family. It is an evergreen perennial up to 2 m tall, with spirally arranged leaves up to 30 cm long. It is native to tropical regions of the Americas, and is found in moist open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Costus ricus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Costus ricus 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 ricus is a tropical plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in well-drained, moist soil. It should be kept in partial shade and protected from strong winds. It should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Costus ricus
Costus ricus can be found in tropical regions of South America and Africa.
Costus ricus FAQ
What type of plant is Costus ricus?
Costus ricus is a species of plant in the Costaceae family.
Where does Costus ricus grow?
Costus ricus is native to South America.
What are the characteristics of Costus ricus?
Costus ricus is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 meters tall. It has large, dark green leaves and yellow flowers.
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-234753: Based on the initial data import
Hiltje Maas-van de Kamer (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Maas' in the authors string.
Paul Maas (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maas' in the authors string.