Uses
Aesthetic Uses
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Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin and hair
Edible Uses
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Boils, bowel syndrome, cholesterol-lowering, Colic, Digestive, Fiber, Low calories, Piles, Stimulates new cell growth, Weight management and satiety
Healthy teeth, Pain in gums
Part of Plant Used
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
Sap, Stem
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
Container, Espalier, Screen, Used in paper industry
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, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical