Dimerocostus strobilaceus explained

Dimerocostus strobilaceus, called “Pinuue Barbat” by the Kuna people of Panama, is a species of plant native to Central and South Tropical America.[1] [2] [3] It mainly grows in wet areas.

Dimerocostus strobilaceus grows up to 6 meters tall. The flower corolla may be white or yellow.

Dimerocostus strobilaceus is used for food and medicinal purposes. It has cardiovascular effects, and the Kuna people of Panama use it to treat hypertension and other cardiovascular diseases.

Dimerocostus strobilaceus is possibly naturalizing in Hawaii.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dimerocostus strobilaceus Kuntze . Plants of the World Online . Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew . 15 July 2024.
  2. Maas . P. J. M. . Costoideae (Zingiberaceae) . Flora Neotropica . 30 June 1972 . 8 . 20-25 . 15 July 2024.
  3. Guerrero . Estela I. . Morán-Pinzón . Juan A. . López-Pérez . José L. . Olmedo . Dionisio . Gupta . Mahabir P. . Vasorelaxant properties of acid and neutral fractions of Dimerocostus strobilaceus Kuntze used by Kuna Indians of Panama . Journal of Ethnopharmacology . 6 July 2009 . 124 . 1 . 159-161 . 10.1016/j.jep.2009.04.011.
  4. Web site: Species Checklist Builder . Plants of Hawaii . Bishop Museum . 15 July 2024.

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