Species

nocturna
Edible Uses
None known
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Medicinal
The macerated inner bark is used as an ointment, as an anti-fungal and for
treating eczema[
348
].
Juice form the inner bark is used as an anti-bacterial or for sores[
348
].
The macerated inner bark and leaves are used as an ointment for treating itching,
chicken pox infection and measles[
348
].
Other Uses
The heartwood is dark brown; the sapwood, which constitutes most of the wood
and is well-defined, is pale-yellow with pinkish-brown streaks[
453
]. The wood is fairly straight-grained, fine-textured, hard and heavy[
333
,
447
]. It is very resistant to attack by dry wood termites[
447
]. It is used in heavy construction, for making bridges, fence posts, decks and
industrial floors[
333
].