Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Making cosmetics, Natural Sunscreen, Nourishes scalp, Stops hair loss
Good for skin
Edible Uses
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Environmental Uses
Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Erosion control
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Antibacterial, Eczema, epilepsy, Gout, Laxative
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Sap, Stem
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener
Used As Indoor Plant
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Used As Outdoor Plant
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Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees