Costus sulfureus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Schum.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1904
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 46: 412 (1904)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000363673
Common Names
- Costus sulfureus
- Sulphur Costus
- Sulphur Spiral Ginger
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Costus sulfureus (also called Sulfurous Costus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has grey-green leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Costus sulfureus is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a natural dye and as an ingredient in perfumes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Costus sulfureus is a yellow, three-petaled bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Costus sulfureus is an evergreen perennial that grows up to 1 m tall. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn and should be covered lightly with soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Costus sulfureus
Costus sulfureus can be found in tropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Costus sulfureus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Costus sulfureus?
Costus sulfureus
What type of plant is Costus sulfureus?
Herbaceous perennial
Where does Costus sulfureus grow?
Mount Etna, Sicily
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-234795: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.