Dimerocostus strobilaceus
Species of plant
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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.
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| Dimerocostus strobilaceus | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Zingiberales |
| Family: | Costaceae |
| Genus: | Dimerocostus |
| Species: | D. strobilaceus |
| Binomial name | |
| Dimerocostus strobilaceus Kuntze | |
Dimerocostus strobilaceus grows up to 6 meters tall.[2] The flower corolla may be white or yellow.
Dimerocostus strobilaceus is used for food and medicinal purposes.[1] It has cardiovascular effects, and the Kuna people of Panama use it to treat hypertension and other cardiovascular diseases.[3]
Dimerocostus strobilaceus is possibly naturalizing in Hawaii.[4]