Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner
Edible Uses
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Environmental Uses
Erosion control
Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Opthalmic
Aging, Digestion problems, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap, Seeds
Leaves, Rhizomes
Other Uses
Used as a preservative, Used for making black and brown dye, Used to make baskets, Used to make sweetener
Application in Handicrafts, Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
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Used As Outdoor Plant
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Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical