Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
barbatus
ID:
363541

Status:
valid

Authors:
Suess.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 72: 295 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000362873

Common Names

  • Costus Barbatus
  • Bearded Costus
  • Bearded Spiral Ginger

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Description

Costus barbatus (also called Bearded 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 barbatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Costus barbatus has yellow flowers with a red center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Costus barbatus can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or autumn. Replant the divisions in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and keep the soil moist.

Where to Find Costus barbatus

Costus barbatus is native to tropical regions of South America. It can be found in wet forests, swamps, and along riverbanks.

Costus barbatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Costus barbatus?

Costus barbatus

What is the common name of Costus barbatus?

Bearded Costus

What is the family of Costus barbatus?

Costaceae

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,

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