Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
costus
ID:
75861

Status:
valid

Authors:
Falc.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mag. Nat. Hist. 6: 475 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000075190

Common Names

  • Costus Root
  • Chinese Costus Root
  • Aucklandia Root

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Synonyms

  • Saussurea lappa (Decne.) Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Aucklandia lappa Decne. [unknown]
  • Saussurea costus (Falc.) Lipsch. [unknown]
  • Aucklandia lappa DC. [unknown]
  • Theodorea costus (Falc.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Saussurea lappa (Decne.) C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Aplotaxis lappa Decne. [unknown]

Description

Aucklandia costus (also called Costus Root, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to India. It has long, narrow leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Aucklandia costus is used as a medicinal plant, as an ornamental plant, and as a source of essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Aucklandia costus are small, yellow, and tubular-shaped. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aucklandia costus is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in early spring or late fall. Seeds should be sown in the spring and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned to the desired spacing.

Where to Find Aucklandia costus

Aucklandia costus is native to India and can be found in dry, sandy soils.

Aucklandia costus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aucklandia costus?

Aucklandia costus

What is the common name of Aucklandia costus?

Costus root

What type of plant is Aucklandia costus?

It is a flowering plant in the family Apiaceae

Species in the Aucklandia genus

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,