Costus bullatus - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Meekiong, Muliati & Ipor
Source:
wcs
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Folia Malaysiana 7: 65 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000808357
Common Names
- Drege's Meadow Saffron
- Drege's Saffron
- Drege's Meadow Saffron
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Costus bullatus (also called Bull's Costus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America, found in wet forests and along streams. It has large, bright green leaves and produces yellow flowers with red bracts.
Uses & Benefits
Costus bullatus is used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used for its medicinal properties, as it has been used to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Costus bullatus has yellow flowers with five petals and a single style. The fruits are ovoid and covered with short, soft hairs. The seeds are round and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons and a single, short, thick stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Costus bullatus is a species of plant native to Brazil. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Propagation is done through division or by seed.
Where to Find Costus bullatus
Costus bullatus is native to South America.
Costus bullatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Costus bullatus?
Costus bullatus
What is the natural habitat of Costus bullatus?
Tropical rainforests of South America
What is the flower color of Costus bullatus?
Orange
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-346583: Based on the initial data import
I.B. Ipor: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ipor' in the authors string.
Kalu Meekiong: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meekiong' in the authors string.
M. Muliati: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Muliati' in the authors string.