Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sepacuitensis
ID:
364247

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rowlee

Source:
wcs

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 49: 286 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000363579

Common Names

  • Costus sepacuitensis
  • Sepacuitensis Spiral Flag
  • Sepacuitensis Costus

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Description

Costus sepacuitensis (also called Sepacuitensis Costus, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant which is native to tropical Africa. It has yellow flowers and grows in moist forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Costus sepacuitensis is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Costus sepacuitensis has yellow flowers that are funnel-shaped and have five petals. Seed: The seeds of Costus sepacuitensis are small, round and brown. Seedlings: The seedlings of Costus sepacuitensis are small and thin with two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Costus sepacuitensis is a perennial herb that is native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is best to water the plant deeply and then allow the soil to dry out before watering again. Fertilize the plant with a balanced fertilizer every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Costus sepacuitensis

Costus sepacuitensis can be found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

Costus sepacuitensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Costus sepacuitensis?

Costus sepacuitensis

What is the common name of Costus sepacuitensis?

Sepacuit Spiral Ginger

What is the natural habitat of Costus sepacuitensis?

Dry, sunny places

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,

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