Costus afer, English ginger lily or common ginger lily, is a species of plant native to Tropical Africa.

[1][2] Costus afer is widely cultivated.

[3] It has many traditional uses, including but not limited to treating a range of medical ailments.

[2][4] Costus afer is high in diosgenin.

[5][3] It is also similar looking to Costus louisii.