Costus tappenbeckianus - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.Braun & K.Schum.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1889
Citation Micro:
Ber. Deutsch. Schutzgeb. 2: 152 (1889)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000363679
Common Names
- Costus tappenbeckianus
- Tappenbeck's Costus
- Costus of Tappenbeck
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- Costus nemotrichus K.Schum. [unknown]
- Costus pauciflorus K.Schum. [unknown]
- Costus phaeotrichus Loes. [unknown]
- Costus radicans Gagnep. [unknown]
Description
Costus tappenbeckianus (also called Tappenbeck's costus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Costaceae family. It is native to Central and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, tropical and subtropical moist montane forests, and tropical and subtropical dry forests.
Uses & Benefits
Costus tappenbeckianus is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used as a natural dye and as an ingredient in perfumes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Costus tappenbeckianus is a bright yellow color and is shaped like a cone. The seed is a small, dark brown bean-like shape. The seedlings are thin and have a white-gray stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Costus tappenbeckianus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in a sheltered location and can be pruned to maintain a neat shape.
Where to Find Costus tappenbeckianus
Costus tappenbeckianus can be found in tropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Costus tappenbeckianus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Costus tappenbeckianus?
Costus tappenbeckianus
What type of plant is Costus tappenbeckianus?
Herbaceous perennial
Where does Costus tappenbeckianus 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
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
Johannes Braun (1859-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Braun' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:796391-1: Based on the initial data import