Status:
valid
Authors:
(Nees & Mart.) C.D.Specht & D.W.Stev.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Taxon 55: 158 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000805532
Common Names
- Chamaecostus cuspidatus
- Cuspidate Chamaecostus
- Cuspidate Costus
Description
Chamaecostus cuspidatus (also called Cuspidate Chamaecostus, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Mexico, and is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands. Its flowers are yellow and its leaves are linear.
Uses & Benefits
Chamaecostus cuspidatus is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chamaecostus cuspidatus has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chamaecostus cuspidatus is a hardy evergreen perennial that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11. It is easy to propagate from division or by seed. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate full sun in cooler climates.
Where to Find Chamaecostus cuspidatus
Chamaecostus cuspidatus is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America.
Chamaecostus cuspidatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chamaecostus cuspidatus?
Chamaecostus cuspidatus
What type of plant is Chamaecostus cuspidatus?
It is a herbaceous plant.
Where is Chamaecostus cuspidatus found?
It is found in Colombia.
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,