Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nimba
ID:
1335229

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Maas & Maas

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Blumea 61: 309 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347683

Common Names

  • Costus nimba
  • Nimba Costus
  • Costus nimba

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Description

Costus nimba (also called Nimba Costus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of Africa and Asia. It has a short stem and long leaves, and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Costus nimba is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat digestive problems, colds, and headaches. It is also used as a diuretic and to reduce inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Costus nimba has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Costus nimba is a perennial herb native to Africa. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a potting mix with good drainage. The soil should be kept moist until the divisions have rooted.

Where to Find Costus nimba

Costus nimba is native to tropical Africa and can be found in moist forests and along riverbanks.

Costus nimba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Costus nimba?

Costus nimba

What is the common name of Costus nimba?

Nimba Spiral Ginger

Where is Costus nimba native to?

West Africa

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

Hiltje Maas-van de Kamer (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Maas' in the authors string.
Paul Maas (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maas' in the authors string.