| Genus | Costus |
|---|---|
| Species | scaber |
| Authority | Ruiz & Pav. |
Costus scaber is a species of plant in the family Costaceae.[1] Its native range is Mexico to Tropical America.[2]
In Costa Rica, Costus scaber is grown in homegardens and used to treat multiple medical conditions.[3] In Trinidad, it is used as an ingredient in treating dogs for snakebite.[4]
Costus scaber has been introduced to Hawaii, the Leeward Islands, and Puerto Rico.[2][5] It has been identified as native[5] or alien[6][7] to Saint Lucia.
Costus scaber is very similar in appearance to other species of Costus, especially Costus spicatus and Costus spiralis.[8][9][10]
References
- ^ "Costus scaber Ruiz & Pav.". Catalogue of Life. Species 2000. n.d. Retrieved January 18, 2025.
- ^ "Costus scaber Ruiz & Pav.". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanical Gardens Kew. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
- ^ González-Ball, Roxana; Bermúdez-Rojas, Tania; Romero-Vargas, Marilyn; Ceuterick, Melissa (2022). "Medicinal plants cultivated in urban home gardens in Heredia, Costa Rica". Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine. 18 (7): 7. doi:10.1186/s13002-022-00505-z. PMC 8840630. PMID 35151356
- ^ Lans, Cheryl; Harper, Tisha; Georges, Karla; Bridgewater, Elmo (2001). "Medicinal and ethnoveterinary remedies of hunters in Trinidad". BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 1 (10). doi:10.1186/1472-6882-1-10. PMC 60997. PMID 11737880
- ^ "Untitled". Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved 4 August 2024.
- ^ Graveson, Roger (2009). Plant Taxonomy of Saint Lucia. FCG International Ltd. Retrieved 4 August 2024.
- ^ Daltry, Jennifer C. (2009). Biodiversity assessment of Saint Lucia's forests, with management recommendations. FCG (Finnish Consulting Group) International Ltd. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
- ^ Skinner, Dave (October 2008). "Costus of the Golfo Dulce Region". Heliconia Society International Bulletin. 14 (4). Retrieved 3 August 2024.
- ^ Skinner, Dave. "Costus Scaber and Affinities". GingersRus. Retrieved 3 August 2024.
- ^ Skinner, Dave. "Costus Scaber". GingersRus. Retrieved 3 August 2024.