Status:
valid
Authors:
Rusby
Source:
wcs
Year:
1902
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 29: 694 (1902)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000363074
Common Names
- Costus Guanaiensis
- Guanai Costus
- Guanai Spiral Ginger
Synonyms
- Costus sinningiiflorus Rusby [unknown]
Description
Costus guanaiensis (also called Guanai Costus, Guanai Ginger, and Guanai Spiral Ginger, among many other common names) is a perennial native to tropical Asia. It has large, yellow flowers and grows in moist, shady areas. It is often found in rainforests and moist woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Costus guanaiensis is used for its medicinal properties. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and anti-bacterial properties, and is used to treat a variety of ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Costus guanaiensis var. guanaiensis
Costus guanaiensis var. macrostrobilus (K.Schum.) Maas
Costus guanaiensis var. tarmicus (Loes.) Maas
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Costus guanaiensis is a white color with a tubular shape. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a yellow-green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Costus guanaiensis 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 guanaiensis
Costus guanaiensis is native to Central and South America.
Costus guanaiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Costus guanaiensis?
Costus guanaiensis
What is the common name of Costus guanaiensis?
Guanaiensis costus
What is the natural habitat of Costus guanaiensis?
It is found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America
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,