Costus allenii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Maas
Source:
wcs
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 8: 61 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000362827
Common Names
- Costus Allenii
- Allenii Costus
- Costus of Allenii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Costus allenii (also called Allen's Costus, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to South America. It has long, slender stems and small, oval-shaped leaves. It grows in moist soils and is often found in meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Costus allenii 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 allenii 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 allenii is a perennial herb that grows best in 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 allenii
Costus allenii is native to South America and is found in Colombia, Venezuela, and Brazil.
Costus allenii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Costus allenii?
Costus allenii
What type of plant is Costus allenii?
Herb
Where is Costus allenii found?
Southern Africa
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-234556: Based on the initial data import
Paul Maas (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maas' in the authors string.