Costus lucanusianus - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Braun & K.Schum.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1889
Citation Micro:
Ber. Deutsch. Schutzgeb. 2: 151 (1889)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000363176
Common Names
- Costus lucanusianus
- Lucanusian Ginger
- Ginger
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- Costus dussii K.Schum. [unknown]
- Costus lucanusianus major K.Schum. [unknown]
- Costus lucanusianus lucanusianus [unknown]
Description
Costus lucanusianus (also called Lucanian Spiral Flag, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical regions. It has a tall stem and many leaves, and its flowers are usually yellow or orange. It grows in moist, shady soils and is commonly found in tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Costus lucanusianus 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 lucanusianus has bright yellow flowers with a red center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Costus lucanusianus 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 lucanusianus
Costus lucanusianus can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.
Costus lucanusianus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Costus lucanusianus?
Costus lucanusianus
What is the common name of Costus lucanusianus?
Lucanusian Costus
What is the native range of Costus lucanusianus?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-234687: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
Johannes Braun (1859-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Braun' in the authors string.