Costus rumphianus - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Valeton ex K.Heyne
Source:
wcs
Year:
1927
Citation Micro:
Nutt. Pl. Ned.-Ind. , ed. 2, 1: 559 (1927)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000363550
Common Names
- Costus rumphianus
- Rumphius' costus
- Rumphius' costus plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Costus rumphianus (also called Rumphius' Costus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Costaceae family. It is an evergreen perennial up to 2 m tall, with spirally arranged leaves up to 30 cm long. It is native to tropical regions of the Americas, and is found in moist open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Costus rumphianus is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Costus rumphianus has a bright yellow flower, with a long, slender seed pod that contains small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with green leaves and a single, central stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Costus rumphianus is a tropical plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in well-drained, moist soil. It should be kept in partial shade and protected from strong winds. It should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Costus rumphianus
Costus rumphianus can be found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
Costus rumphianus FAQ
What type of plant is Costus rumphianus?
Costus rumphianus is a species of plant in the Costaceae family.
Where does Costus rumphianus grow?
Costus rumphianus is native to South America.
What are the characteristics of Costus rumphianus?
Costus rumphianus is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 meters tall. It has large, dark green leaves and yellow flowers.
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-234757: Based on the initial data import
Karel Heyne (1877-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Heyne' in the authors string.
Theodoric Valeton (1855-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Valeton' in the authors string.