Costus — 6 species
Botanical species in the genus Costus recorded in the PlantPeers database.
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Costus afer
Costus afer
Family: Costaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a very fertile, moist but well-drained acid soil and a position in some shade. Plants also succeed in full sun. Spiral ginger is a very vigorous grower.
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Edible
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Costus lucanusianus
Costus lucanusianus
Family: Costaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a very fertile, humus-rich acid soil and a position in some shade. Spiral ginger is a vigorous grower. It flowers and fruits throughout the year, depending on the humidity of the soil.
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Edible
Edible
Medicinal