Uses
Aesthetic Uses
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Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
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Reduce Bruises
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
Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Dysentry
Part of Plant Used
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
Container
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, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical