Very adaptable plant, grows in wide range of geographic range
Pioneer species
Drought tolerant
Ecology
Birds feed on fruits
Attracts lots of bees and other pollinator insects
Larval host plant for Double-branded Crow, Blue Tiger, Dark Blue Tiger, Common Four-ring, Common Crow butterfly
Uses
Fruits are edible, used to prepare jams, sauces and jellies
Fermented fruits are used to make alcoholic beverages
An important herb in Ayurveda, where infusions of the bark, leaves and root are used medicinally to treat conditions such as fever, diarrhoea and inflammations
Leaves can be used as sedatives and useful for asthma and gynaecological problems
Root and ash are used as a remedy for kidney complaints
A root decoction in combination with the leaf-sap is taken for schistosomiasis, malaria and to relieve body pains
Barks are used for the treatment of intermittent fever
Infusion of the bark is used as a gargle for hoarseness
The leaves are used as an antidote to snake bites
Can be planted as tall hedge, windbreak, or boundary screen
