Costus pictus - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.Don ex Lindl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1833
Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 19: t. 1594 (1833)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000363346
Common Names
- Costus pictus
- Pictus Costus
- Costus Pictus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Costus congestus Rowlee [unknown]
- Costus mexicanus Liebm. [unknown]
- Pyxa picta S.R.Dutta & S.Yadav [unknown]
Description
Costus pictus (also called Painted Costus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Asia, from India to Indonesia. It grows in tropical moist forests and is found at altitudes of up to 1,000 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Costus pictus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock and wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Costus pictus is a bright yellow color and it has a sweet scent. The seed is small and round and the seedlings are small and thin.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Costus pictus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. The seed should be sown in a well-drained soil and lightly covered. The seedlings should be thinned to about 6 inches apart. The plants can be divided in spring or fall. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized in spring and summer.
Where to Find Costus pictus
Costus pictus can be found in tropical regions of South America, Central America, and Africa.
Costus pictus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Costus pictus?
Costus pictus
What is the family of Costus pictus?
Costaceae
What is the common name of Costus pictus?
Painted costus
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-234724: Based on the initial data import
David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.