Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ulei
ID:
364362

Status:
valid

Authors:
Loes.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 10: 709 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000363694

Common Names

  • Ule's Costus
  • Costus ulei
  • Costus ulei var. ulei

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Description

Costus ulei (also called Red Spiral Ginger, among many other common names) is a tropical perennial plant native to Central and South America. It has a tall, upright stem and bright red flowers with spiraling bracts. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Costus ulei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Costus ulei 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Costus ulei can be propagated by division or cuttings. For division, carefully dig up the plant and divide it into several sections, making sure each section has a healthy root system. Replant the divisions in a well-draining soil mix in a sunny location. Keep the soil moist but not soggy. For cuttings, take a 4-6 inch cutting from a healthy stem and plant in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Costus ulei

Costus ulei can be found in tropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Costus ulei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Costus ulei?

Costus ulei

What type of plant is Costus ulei?

Herb

Where is Costus ulei found?

South America

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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