Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mosaicus
ID:
363895

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bull

Source:
wcs

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Nursery Cat. (William Bull) 1887: 10 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000363227

Common Names

  • Costus mosaicus
  • Mosaic Costus
  • Mosaicus Costus

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Description

Costus mosaicus (also called Mosaic 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 mosaicus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including fever, coughs, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Costus mosaicus has bright yellow flowers with a red center and a yellow-green seed capsule. The seeds are black and the seedlings are bright green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Costus mosaicus can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a light, sandy soil. Once established, the plant can be propagated by division.

Where to Find Costus mosaicus

Costus mosaicus can be found in Central America and South America.

Costus mosaicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Costus mosaicus?

Costus mosaicus

What is the common name of Costus mosaicus?

Mosaic Spiral Ginger

What is the natural habitat of Costus mosaicus?

Costus mosaicus 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,