Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
wcs
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 7: 298 (1898)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000363152
Common Names
- Costus ligularis
- Ligular Ginger
- Ginger
Synonyms
- Costus araneosus Gagnep. [unknown]
- Costus fimbriatus Pellegr. [unknown]
- Costus ngouniensis Pellegr. [unknown]
Description
Costus ligularis (also called Yellow 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 yellow bract and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Costus ligularis 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 ligularis has bright yellow flowers with a red center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Costus ligularis 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 ligularis
Costus ligularis can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.
Costus ligularis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Costus ligularis?
Costus ligularis
What is the common name of Costus ligularis?
Ligulate Costus
What is the native range of Costus ligularis?
Tropical 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,