Fiery costus
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Scientific name
Chamaecostus cuspidatus
English Name
Fiery costus
Malayalam name
ഹോണി
Common name
Fiery costus
Description
- Habit : Herb
- Habitat : grows in moist forests, gardens, plantations, and shaded landscapes
- Leaves : Simple, broad, elliptic to lance-shaped, glossy dark green leaves with smooth margins and pointed tips,
- Flowers : Large, bright orange flowers with a yellow center, borne at the terminal end of the stem.
- Fruits : Small, dry capsules
Uses
Control sugar level,Insulin,Anti-microbial,diuretic
Parts used
Leaves
How to use
- Herbal Tea : Fresh leaves are commonly chewed (1–2 leaves daily) or consumed as juice or herbal tea to help regulate blood sugar levels.
- Skin infections : Leaf paste is applied externally to wounds and skin infections, while leaf or rhizome extracts are used in traditional herbal preparations
Conservation
Propagation & Cultivation
It is mainly propagated through rhizome division and stem cuttings. Healthy rhizomes with one or more buds are divided and planted in moist, well-drained soil, where they establish quickly.It prefers fertile, organic-rich, well-drained loamy soil and thrives in partial shade to full sunlight. Regular watering is required to keep the soil consistently moist without water logging. Organic manure or compost promotes healthy growth, and occasional removal of old leaves encourages vigorous development.
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