About Dimerocostus strobilaceus Kuntze
Dimerocostus strobilaceus Kuntze, which is called "Pinuue Barbat" by the Kuna people of Panama, is a plant species native to tropical Central and South America. It grows primarily in wet habitats and can reach up to 6 meters in height. Its flower corolla may appear either white or yellow. This species is used for both food and medicinal purposes; it has documented cardiovascular effects, and the Kuna people of Panama use it to treat hypertension and other cardiovascular diseases. It is possibly currently naturalizing in Hawaii.
