Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
giganteus
ID:
363708

Status:
valid

Authors:
Welw.mss. ex Ridl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 25: 131 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000363040

Common Names

  • Costus giganteus
  • Giganteus Spiral Ginger
  • Red Spiral Ginger

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Description

Costus giganteus (also called 'Giant Cane', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has a clumping habit and is covered in bright yellow flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Costus giganteus is used as an ornamental plant, for its aesthetic value and for its medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Costus giganteus has small, yellow flowers with a bell-shaped base and a long, thin tube. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Costus giganteus can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division is best done in the spring or early summer. The rhizomes should be divided into sections with at least one eye per section. The sections should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist.

Where to Find Costus giganteus

Costus giganteus is native to Central and South America.

Costus giganteus FAQ

What are the common names of Costus giganteus?

Costus giganteus is commonly known as Giant Spiral Ginger.

What is the growth habit of Costus giganteus?

Costus giganteus is an evergreen, herbaceous perennial that grows in a clumping habit.

What are the light requirements of Costus giganteus?

Costus giganteus prefers partial to full shade.

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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