Costus acreanus - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Loes.) Maas
Source:
wcs
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 8: 66 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000362815
Common Names
- Costus Afer
- Afer Costus
- Costus of Afer
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- Costus cylindricus acreanus Loes. [unknown]
Description
Costus acreanus (also called Acrean Costus, among many other common names) is a small, herbaceous plant native to the Canary Islands. It has small, yellow flowers and is found in rocky soils and on hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Costus acreanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Costus acreanus has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a short, straight spur. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons and long, thin stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Costus acreanus is a perennial herb that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Division of the plant can also be done in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Costus acreanus
Costus acreanus is native to South America and is found in Colombia, Venezuela, and Brazil.
Costus acreanus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Costus acreanus?
Costus acreanus
What is the family of Costus acreanus?
Costaceae
What is the origin of Costus acreanus?
Central and South America
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-234551: Based on the initial data import
Ludwig Eduard Theodor Loesener (1865-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Loes.' in the authors string.
Paul Maas (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maas' in the authors string.