Costus lucanusianus is a species of plant native to Africa.

Costus lucanusianus is commonly cultivated.

[3] Costus lucanusianus has many different traditional medicinal uses.

[4][5] Rhizomes of Costus lucanusianus are higher in percent diosgenin than those of Cheilocostus speciosus.

[2] Costus lucanusianus and Costus aureus are very similar vegetatively, though they differ in flower color.