Status:
valid
Authors:
(S.Moore) T.André & C.D.Specht
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 204: 272 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342278
Common Names
- Chamaecostus acaulis
- Stemless Chamaecostus
- Stemless Chamaecostus
Description
Chamaecostus acaulis (also called the Stemless Chamaecostus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Asia. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, white flowers, and is found in humid forests and wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Chamaecostus acaulis is used as an ornamental plant, as it has showy white flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chamaecostus acaulis has small, yellow flowers with yellow anthers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chamaecostus acaulis is an evergreen perennial that can be propagated by division or stem cuttings. Divisions should be made in spring or summer and stem cuttings should be taken in spring.
Where to Find Chamaecostus acaulis
Chamaecostus acaulis can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Brazil.
Chamaecostus acaulis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chamaecostus acaulis?
Chamaecostus acaulis
What is the common name of Chamaecostus acaulis?
No common name
What is the native range of Chamaecostus acaulis?
Central and South America
Species in the Chamaecostus genus
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
Thiago André: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.André' in the authors string.