Costus sprucei - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Maas
Source:
wcs
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 8: 96 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000363654
Common Names
- Costus sprucei
- Spruce's costus
- Spruce's costus plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Costus sprucei (also called Spruce's Costus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has grey-green leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Costus sprucei is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Costus sprucei is a yellow, three-petaled bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Costus sprucei is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized occasionally.
Where to Find Costus sprucei
Costus sprucei can be found in tropical areas of South America.
Costus sprucei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Costus sprucei?
Costus sprucei
What type of plant is Costus sprucei?
Herbaceous perennial
Where does Costus sprucei grow?
Mount Etna, Sicily
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-234790: Based on the initial data import
Paul Maas (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maas' in the authors string.