Uses
Aesthetic Uses
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Used in parkland, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
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Edible Uses
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
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
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Part of Plant Used
Corms, Fibre, Root, Seeds, Tuber
Flowers, Seedpod, Seeds
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used like flour
Added to salads, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to weave baskets
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
Feature Plant