Medicinal and ethnoveterinary remedies of hunters in trinidad. The three flavnoids present in the crude extract and enriched in flavnoid fraction are rutin, aspigenin7oglucoside and luteolin7oglucoside. Pdf inflorescence and flower development in costus. An ebook reader can be a software application for use on a computer such as microsofts free reader application, or a booksized computer the is used solely as a reading device such as nuvomedias rocket ebook. Costus lasius is used by traditional healers for snakebites in the northwest region of colombia. The saponins from seeds yielded three genins and glucose on acid hydrolysis, major genin was diosgenin. Pdf arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal community composition in. It is very floriferous with an inflorescence of numerous flower buds on a shortish plant of 34 ft that stands very erect. Roscoe plant, popularly known as canadobrejo or canademacaco, is used as a diuretic in diseases of the urinary tract and as a antisyphilitic agent 1619. These substances may be exclusively produced by plants for defense against. The hummingbird pollinators transfer pollen between these costus species, but hybrids are rarely found in nature. Monocotyledons and gymnosperms of puerto rico and the virgin. Eccremocarpus scaber chilean glory vine 10 seeds free shipping georgiavines 4.
They were evaluated plant development parameters such as. It produces a short red cone, from which redorange flowers emerge one at a time. Herbal remedies for diabetes were used by 152 24% of patients. Herbs, gastrointestinal protection, and oxidative stress. Caraaili momordica charantia, aloes aloe vera, olive bush bontia daphnoides and seedunderleaf phyllanthus urinaria were the plants most frequently used. Due to the complexity of the sampling environment and the difficulties in the plant identification, three plant species carludovica palmata, costus scaber, and euterpe precatoria found in the two ponds and surrounding soil, were further considered for amf diversity assessment via molecular tools. In perfect conditions in frost free areas, it can grow to as much as 8 feet tall. Costus is a group of perennial herbaceous plants in the family costaceae described by. The encyclopedia of medicinal plants download ebook pdf.
Inflorescence and flower development in costus scaber. We were unable to collect a corresponding voucher or a. Twister click on a thumbnail to load full sized image. Primary bracts are borne on the inflorescence in spiral. Pdf the inflorescence of costus scaber terminates an erect axis of a. It is hardy to zone 8, so is suitable for almost all areas of the country. Scribus is an open source program that brings professional page layout to linuxunix, mac os x, os2 warp 4ecomstation and windows desktops with a combination of pressready output and new approaches to page design. Costa rica, panama, colombia, ecuador, peru, guyana and brazil. This is a preliminary step to establish that the plants used are safe or effective, to help direct clinical trials, and to inform caribbean. Inflorescence and flower development in costus scaber uncg.
A nonexperimental validation was conducted on the plants used for urinary problems and diabetes mellitus. Underneath a modern and userfriendly interface, scribus supports professional publishing features. In botanical literature, costus woodsonii has often. This paper is based on ethnobotanical interviews conducted from 19962000 in trinidad and tobago with thirty male and female respondents. Click download or read online button to get the encyclopedia of medicinal plants book now. Oneflowered cincinni occur in the axils of these bracts. Costus scaber spiral or indian head ginger broadleaf ginger. The corolla is divided into three free segments above the floral tube. The name costus scaber has also been applied to costus curvibracteatus and costus guanaiensis var. It has a dazzling pink trumpet flower with a yellow throat. To prepare a steam bath, the woman boils plant material, pours the decoction in a bucket, sits on the rim with her legs spread and lets the hot vapour enter her inner parts. Costus scaber is a rhizomatous plant with sympodial growth. Maridass, dstsercyoung scientist animal health research unit st.
In many african cultures, plants and other intravaginal desiccants are used to minimise vaginal secretions. First, we conducted an intensive study of costus pulverulentus and costus scaber, two recently diverged species that co. Indian head ginger cosus scabercostus spicatus description this is a very easy to grow costus ginger. Kay 2006, we have a good understanding of whether pollen transfer is possible or actively occurring. Costus speciosus chemistry and therapeutic applications. Possible anticancer mechanisms of some costus speciosus. Costaceae or the costus family is a family of pantropical monocots.
Has flowers year round in frost free areas, but flowers in spring and summer in areas where killed back by cold. A more recent study conducted in trinidad and tobago examined 622 people with diabetes mellitus. Costus fissiligulatus is an amazing new costus from gabon in west africa. Pdf the inflorescence of costus scaber terminates an erect axis of a sympodial rhizome system. Inflorescence and flower development in costus scaber costaceae. The evolution of postpollination reproductive isolation in. This is a preliminary step to establish that the plants used are safe or effective, to help direct clinical trials, and to inform caribbean physicians of the plants known properties to avoid counterprescribing. Monocots and gymnosperms of puerto rico and the virgin islands. Introduction the botany of porto rico and the virgin islands by britton and p. The spiromonostichous phyllotaxy of costus, and other costaceae, is characterized by low. This practice, known as dry sex, creates a vagina that is dry, tight, and heated, which is supposed to generate an increased sensation for the man during intercourse. University of florida, institute of food and agricultural sciences extension outreach is a partnership between state, federal, and county governments to provide scientific knowledge and expertise to the public. Each shoot arises in the axil of a cataphyll, grows horizontally for a short distance, and turns up to produce an erect axis. Cecropiaceae 2 especies cecropia engleriana nativa.
Contributions from the united states national herbarium. Costus speciosus is native to south east asia, especially found in india, srilanka, indonesia and malaysia. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The monocot order zingiberales comprises a major component of both tropical and subtropical ecosystems and includes crop plants e. However, a few free programs for windows have powerful publishing capabilities, including. If you use a screen reader this content is available through read online free program, which relies on page scans. A renewal shoot arises in the axil of a cataphyll at the base of the erect axis.
Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal community composition in. Introduction zingiberales as an evolutionary model system. Cecropiaceae 2 especies cecropia engleriana nativa cetico. Indian head ginger cosus scaber costus spicatus description this is a very easy to grow costus ginger. Diosgenin was the major constituent isolated from costus speciosus. A fragment covering partial ssu, the whole its and partial lsu rdna region was amplified i. Costus is a genus of herbaceous understory monocots that represents a recent radiation in central and south america 50 species in 5 million years. Bmc complementary and alternative medicine biomed central.
Costus scaber is another of the widespread and variable species of costus. Costus scaber wikispecies wikispecies, free species. Xaviers college autonomous palayamkottai, tamil nadu 627002 corresponding author. Roscoe plant, popularly known as canadobrejo or canademacaco, is used as a diuretic in diseases of the urinary tract and as a. Pdf arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal community composition. The inflorescence of costus scaber terminates an erect axis of a sympodial rhizome. Tall spiral ginger with attractive roundish jade green leaves with fuzzy underside, and long, hard, waxy 8 to 12 red bracts with small, yellow flowers that peek out as bracts open from bottom up. Chemical and medico biological applications of the genus. Xaviers college autonomous, palayamkottai, tamil nadu.
Download the various pdf ebook the various the various ebook author by steve augarde the various ebook free of regist. The amf community was further analyzed in three selected plant species i. Eighteen species of costus, nine of them naturally occurring in brazil, were maintained during a period of 24 months. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Monocotyledons and gymnosperms of puerto rico and the. The evolution of postpollination reproductive isolation in costus the evolution of postpollination reproductive isolation in costus yost, jenn.
You cant click in a paragraph of text, delete some words, insert others, and watch the text reflow. The inflorescence of costus scaber terminates an erect axis of a sympodial rhizome system. Costus spicatus leaves grow to a length of approximately 1 ft 30 cm and a width of approximately 4 in 10 cm. Costus is a group of perennial herbaceous plants in the family costaceae described by linnaeus as a genus in 1753. We recorded 177 plant steambath species see appendix, belonging to 55 families, most prominently melastomataceae 17 species, fabaceae 15 and myrtaceae 12. Medicinal and ethnoveterinary remedies of hunters in. This is a very useful guide to attracting and caring for these hummingbirds, with great photographs supplementing text that is wellwritten and filled with wonderful advice and tips about feeders, habitat, gardens, identification and further resources. An excellent comprehensive book about attracting hummingbirds with great photos. Ethnomedicines used in trinidad and tobago for urinary. This plant will grow to about 56 feet tall in one season.
Pdf eraser is a simple tool which can erase images and text from a pdf file, cut or rotate pages, then add new text or image content of your own plus a large watermark in the free version, unfortunately. The present issue is available for free while supplies last and pdf files of the most recent issues vol. It is found in nearly all parts of central america and tropical south america. The species name has been changed from c spicatus to c. Costus spicatus is native to the caribbean including dominica, guadeloupe, hispaniola, martinique, and puerto rico description. This content is available through read online free program, which relies on page scans. Media in category costus scaber botanical illustrations the following 2 files are in this category, out of 2 total. Through monographic work maas 1972, 1977 and field studies schemske 1981.
Media in category costus scaberthe following 11 files are in this category, out of 11 total. Read and download ebook various variation tesccc key pdf at public ebook library various variation tesccc key pdf down. Pdf e valuation of costus species and their use as. It is widespread through tropical and subtropical regions of asia, africa, and the americas. Ottonia ovata, lepianthes peltata, capsicum frutescens, costus scaber, dendropanax arboreus, siparuma guianensis, syngonium podophyllum, monstera dubia. Wilson 192326 treated 27 families, 220 genera and 503 species of. Scribus download open source desktop publishing program. Monocotyledons and gymnosperms of puerto rico and the virgin islands editors. The ferns are effective in arresting embryonic development in insects. The present issue is available for free while supplies last and pdf files of the most.
Chemical and medico biological applications of the genus costus. In trinidad and tobago, a mix of costus scaber juice and crushed renealmia alpinia berries is used to treat dogs bitten by snakes. Costus cylindricus showed some activity against bacillus subtilis. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. An ethanolic extract of costus lasius leaves, branches and stem partially neutralised bothrops atrox venom when it was injected i. A number of plants like apium graveolens, costus scaber, bauhinia cumanensis, chamaesyce hirta, bauhinia excise, ficus carica, eleusine indica, cissus verticillata, capraria biflora, gomphrena globosa, cocos nucifera, kalanchoe pinnata, solanum melongena, and portulaca oleraceae are used to treat gall stone in different folk medicine. Primary bracts are borne on the inflorescence in spiral monostichous phyllotaxy. Since scans are not currently available to screen readers, please contact jstor user support for access. Pdf inflorescence and flower development in costus scaber. Many free desktop publishing software downloads are fine for a specific job, such as labels or business cards, but they arent fullfeatured design tools. Palmlike, slender plant with unique, long, narrow leaves in red, pink, white, or purple. I have seen it in every country i have explored for costus. Bmc complementary and alternative medicine 2001, 1research article.
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