Dimerocostus strobilaceus, called “Pinuue Barbat” by the Kuna people of Panama, is a species of plant native to Central and South Tropical America.

Dimerocostus strobilaceus grows up to 6 meters tall.

[2] The flower corolla may be white or yellow.

Dimerocostus strobilaceus is used for food and medicinal purposes.

[3] Dimerocostus strobilaceus is possibly naturalizing in Hawaii.