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Dimerocostus strobilaceus
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Gingers, heliconias & bananas

Dimerocostus strobilaceus

Names

English—
Dutch—
SpanishCañagria
Chinese双室姜
Scientific nameDimerocostus strobilaceus Kuntze

About this species

Dimerocostus strobilaceus, called “Pinuue Barbat” by the Kuna people of Panama, is a species of plant native to Central and South Tropical America. 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.

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Classification

KingdomPlantae
PhylumTracheophyta
ClassLiliopsida
OrderZingiberales
FamilyCostaceae
GenusDimerocostus

In Suriname

6Records in Suriname
1964First record
2006Latest record

Where it has been recorded

  • Sipaliwini2

Districts with at least one record that has coordinates. Shaded districts have records.

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