Costus leucanthus - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Maas
Source:
wcs
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. 24: 469 (1975 publ. 1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000363149
Common Names
- Costus leucanthus
- White-flowered Ginger
- Ginger
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Costus leucanthus (also called White Spiral Flag, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and moist montane forests. It has a large spiral inflorescence with a white bract and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Costus leucanthus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, fever, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Costus leucanthus has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Costus leucanthus is a tropical perennial that grows from a rhizome. It is native to Central and South America and is hardy in USDA Zones 10-11. It can be propagated from seed or division. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep them in a warm, bright location. To propagate from division, carefully dig up the rhizome and divide it into sections. Replant the sections in a pot filled with moist potting mix.
Where to Find Costus leucanthus
Costus leucanthus can be found in Central America and South America.
Costus leucanthus FAQ
What is the ideal soil type for Costus leucanthus?
Costus leucanthus prefers well-drained, sandy, loamy soils.
How much sunlight does Costus leucanthus need?
Costus leucanthus prefers full sun to partial shade.
What is the ideal temperature for Costus leucanthus?
Costus leucanthus prefers temperatures between 50-85°F (10-29°C).
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-234676: Based on the initial data import
Paul Maas (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maas' in the authors string.