Uses
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification
Beauty Benefits
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Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
Edible Uses
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, soil stabilisation
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Boils, bowel syndrome, cholesterol-lowering, Colic, Digestive, Fiber, Low calories, Piles, Stimulates new cell growth, Weight management and satiety
Cough, Haemorrhages, Laxative, Obesity, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
Added to salads, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
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Used As Outdoor Plant
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Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower