Costus lucanusianus explained

Costus lucanusianus is a species of plant native to Africa.^{[1] [2]} It is widely distributed across North East Africa, West Africa, Central Africa, East Africa, and Southern Tropical Africa.

Costus lucanusianus is commonly cultivated.^[3]

Costus lucanusianus has many different traditional medicinal uses.^{[4] [5]} Rhizomes of Costus lucanusianus are higher in percent diosgenin than those of Cheilocostus speciosus.

Costus lucanusianus is sometimes confused with Costus afer. Costus lucanusianus and Costus aureus are very similar vegetatively, though they differ in flower color.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Costus lucanusianus J.Braun & K.Schum.. Plants of the World Online . Royal Botanical Gardens Kew . 25 July 2024.
2. Maas-van de Kamer . H. . Maas . P.J.M. . Wieringa . J.J. . Specht . C.D. . Monograph of African Costaceae . Blumea - Biodiversity, Evolution and Biogeography of Plants . 2016 . 61 . 3 . 280-318 . 10.3767/000651916X694445.
3. Web site: Costus lucanusianus . GingersRus . 25 July 2024.
4. Web site: Costus lucanusianus J. Braun & K. Schum. [family COSTACEAE] ]. JSTOR Global Plants . 25 July 2024.
5. Book: Schmelzer . Gaby . Gurib-Fakim . Ameenah . Arroo . Randolph . Bosch . C.H. . de Ruijter . A. . Simmonds . Monique . Lemmens . R.H.M.J. . Oyen . L.P.A. . Plant Resources of Tropical Africa 11(1) : Medicinal plants 1 . 2008 . 194–196 . 3 August 2024 . PDF.