Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
Edible Uses
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Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Insect Repellent
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Leaves, Root, Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
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Used As Outdoor Plant
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Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower