Indian head ginger
Costus scaber Ruiz & Pav.
Names
| English | Indian head ginger |
|---|---|
| Dutch | — |
| Spanish | Cañafuerte |
| Chinese | 洋宝塔姜 |
| Scientific name | Costus scaber Ruiz & Pav. |
About this species
Costus scaber is a species of plant in the family Costaceae. Its native range is Mexico to Tropical America.
In Costa Rica, Costus scaber is grown in homegardens and used to treat multiple medical conditions. In Trinidad, it is used as an ingredient in treating dogs for snakebite.
Costus scaber has been introduced to Hawaii, the Leeward Islands, and Puerto Rico. It has been identified as native or alien to Saint Lucia.
Costus scaber is very similar in appearance to other species of Costus, especially Costus spicatus and Costus spiralis.
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Costus scaber es una especie de planta fanerógama perteneciente a la familia Costaceae. Es originaria de América tropical.
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Classification
| Kingdom | Plantae |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Zingiberales |
| Family | Costaceae |
| Genus | Costus |
In Suriname
Where it has been recorded
- Sipaliwini64
- Brokopondo16
- Saramacca2
- Marowijne1
- Paramaribo1
Districts with at least one record that has coordinates. Shaded districts have records.
Records by month
All years combined.
