Costus cupreifolius - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Maas
Source:
wcs
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. 24: 471 (1975 publ. 1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000362954
Common Names
- Costus Cupreifolius
- Copperleaf Costus
- Copper-Leaf Spiral Ginger
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Costus cupreifolius (also called 'Copper-leaved Costus', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with yellow flowers and a woody stem. It is native to South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Costus cupreifolius is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a diuretic, anthelmintic, and antiseptic. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Costus cupreifolius has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Costus cupreifolius is a herbaceous perennial that is native to South America. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or cuttings. Division should be done in early spring or late fall. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and rooted in a light, well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Costus cupreifolius
Costus cupreifolius is native to tropical regions of South America. It can be found in wet forests, swamps, and along riverbanks.
Costus cupreifolius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Costus cupreifolius?
Costus cupreifolius
What is the common name of Costus cupreifolius?
Copper-leaved Costus
What is the growth habit of Costus cupreifolius?
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-234596: Based on the initial data import
Paul Maas (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maas' in the authors string.