Costus viridis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Q.Tong
Source:
wcs
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 27: 289 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000363724
Common Names
- Green Costus
- Costus viridis
- Costus viridis var. viridis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Costus viridis (also called Green Spiral Ginger, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to Central and South America. It grows in wet, tropical habitats such as rainforests and cloud forests. It has a basal rosette of leaves and a tall stem with spirally arranged leaves. The flowers are yellow or orange, and the fruits are capsules.
Uses & Benefits
Costus viridis 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
Costus viridis has yellow-green flowers with three petals and a long, thin stem. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin leaves that are green in color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Costus viridis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently. Deadheading the flowers will help to promote more blooms.
Where to Find Costus viridis
Costus viridis can be found in tropical areas of South America.
Costus viridis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Costus viridis?
Costus viridis
What are the common names of Costus viridis?
Green Costus, Green Spiral Flag
What is the natural habitat of Costus viridis?
Tropical rainforests
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-234817: Based on the initial data import
Shao Quan Tong (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Q.Tong' in the authors string.