Costus amazonicus - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Loes.) J.F.Macbr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Mus. Nat. Hist., Bot. Ser. 11: 13. 1931
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000362833
Common Names
- Costus amazonicus
- Costus speciosus
- Costus barbatus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Costus malortieanus amazonicus Loes. [unknown]
Description
Costus amazonicus (also called Amazon 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 amazonicus 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Costus amazonicus sub. amazonicusCostus amazonicus sub. krukovii Maas
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Costus amazonicus is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are slender and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Costus amazonicus is a tropical perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.
Where to Find Costus amazonicus
Costus amazonicus is native to South America and is found in Colombia, Venezuela, and Brazil.
Costus amazonicus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Costus amazonicus?
Costus amazonicus
What type of plant is Costus amazonicus?
Herb
Where is Costus amazonicus 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-234557: Based on the initial data import
James Francis Macbride (1892-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Macbr.' in the authors string.
Ludwig Eduard Theodor Loesener (1865-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Loes.' in the authors string.