Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
villosissimus
ID:
364389

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jacq.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1806

Citation Micro:
Fragm. Bot. : 55 (1806)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000363721



Common Names

  • Vilosissimus Costus
  • Costus villosissimus
  • Costus villosissimus var. villosissimus


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Synonyms

  • Costus friedrichsenii Petersen [unknown]
  • Costus hirsutus C.Presl [unknown]
  • Costus septimus Roem. & Schult. [unknown]

Description

Costus villosissimus (also called Hairy Spiral Ginger, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to Central and South America. It grows in wet, tropical habitats such as rainforests and cloud forests. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall stem with spirally arranged leaves. The flowers are yellow or orange, and the fruits are capsules.

Uses & Benefits

Costus villosissimus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Costus villosissimus has yellow-green flowers with three petals and a long, thin stem. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin leaves that are green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Costus villosissimus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently. Deadheading the flowers will help to promote more blooms.

Where to Find Costus villosissimus

Costus villosissimus can be found in tropical areas of South America.

Costus villosissimus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Costus villosissimus?

Costus villosissimus

What are the common names of Costus villosissimus?

Hairy Costus, Hairy Spiral Flag

What is the natural habitat of Costus villosissimus?

Tropical rainforests

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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