Costus afer: 1 definition
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Costus afer means something in biology. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Latin names; Binomial nomenclature)Costus afer Ker Gawler is the name of a plant defined in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in modern medicine, Ayurveda, and other local traditions or folk medicine. It has the following synonyms: Costus anomocalyx K. Schum., Costus dubius K. Schum., Costus dubius (Afzel.) K. Schum., Costus insularis A. Chev., nom. inval., Costus littoralis K. Schum., Costus lucanusianus J. Braun & K. Schum., Costus oblitterans K. Schum., Costus prodigiosus A. Chev., Costus pterometra K. Schum., Zingiber dubium Afzel..
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Partial matches: Afer, Costus.
Full-text: Teteegundo, Howe, Moussanga-voulou, Tete egun, Bush cane, Teteregun, Mussanga-vulu, Spiral ginger, Costus maculatus, Ginger lily.
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