Costus asplundii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Maas) Maas
Source:
wcs
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. 24: 470 (1975 publ. 1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000362864
Common Names
- Costus Asplundii
- Asplund's Costus
- Asplund's Spiral Ginger
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- Costus guanaiensis asplundii Maas [unknown]
Description
Costus asplundii (also called Asplund's Spiral-flag, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. It grows in grassy areas, open woodlands, and disturbed areas. It has spirally arranged leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Costus asplundii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Costus asplundii flower is a yellow-orange color with five petals and a central pistil. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped leaves with a yellow-orange hue.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Costus asplundii 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 asplundii
Costus asplundii is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist, shady areas such as forests and swamps.
Costus asplundii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Costus asplundii?
Costus asplundii
What is the common name of Costus asplundii?
Asplund's Costus
What is the growth habit of Costus asplundii?
It is a deciduous shrub with an upright growth habit.
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-234570: Based on the initial data import
Paul Maas (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maas' in the authors string.