Cheilocostus speciosus (J.Koenig) C.D. Specht (= Costus speciosus (J.Koenig) Sm.)
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Cheilocostus speciosus (J.Koenig) C.D. Specht (= Costus speciosus (J.Koenig) Sm.) |
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Cheilocostus speciosus (J.Koenig) C.D. Specht (= Costus speciosus (J.Koenig) Sm.)
Names.
Myanmar: palan-taunghmwe. English: Indian spiral ginger, crepe ginger.
Range.
Southeast Asia. In Myanmar, found in Bago, Kachin, Mandalay, Sagaing, Shan, Taninthayi, Yangon.
Use.
Stem: Rhizome used as laxative.
References.
Nordal (1963), Forest Department (1999).
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