Costus phyllocephalus
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Costaceae
Common Name:
General Information
Costus phyllocephalus is a herbaceous, perennial plant producing a stem up to 50cm tall[
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A popular wild food within the plants native range, where it is often gathered from the wild.
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
Range
Tropical Africa - Congo, southern DR Congo, northern Angola.
Habitat
Undergrowth of lowland forest, often in humid localities along streams[
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Properties
| Edibility Rating |  |
| Habit | Perennial |
| Height | 0.35 m |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
Not known
Edible Uses
Young leaves and shoots - raw. Eaten as a salad, they have a pleasant, refreshing and slightly acid taste[
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Medicinal
None known
Other Uses
None known
Propagation
Seed -
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Useful Tropical Plants Database 2014 by
Ken Fern,
web interface by
Ajna Fern
with help from
Richard Morris.
