Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
malortieanus
ID:
363864

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Wendl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Hamburger Garten- Blumenzeitung 19: 30 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000363196

Common Names

  • Costus malortieanus
  • Malortie's Ginger
  • Ginger

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Synonyms

  • Costus elegans hort. ex Petersen [unknown]
  • Pyxa malortieana M.R.Almeida [unknown]

Description

Costus malortieanus (also called Malortie 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 malortieanus is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, as a source of fuelwood, and as a source of timber for construction and furniture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Costus malortieanus is a large, yellow, trumpet-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, light green, and have a few small, white hairs on the stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Costus malortieanus is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Costus malortieanus

Costus malortieanus can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Costus malortieanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Costus malortieanus?

Costus malortieanus

What is the common name of Costus malortieanus?

Malortie's Spiral Ginger

What is the natural habitat of Costus malortieanus?

Costus malortieanus is found in tropical rainforests of 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-234695: Based on the initial data import
Hermann Wendland (1825-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Wendl.' in the authors string.