Leaf: Macerated leaves are used as an antipruritic for itching, scaly scalp, shampoo, and for venereal disease, by the Guyana Patamona.

NOTE: A species of Central and northwestern South America, not yet recorded in taxonomic literature from the Guianas.

Robertt, A., et al.. Medicinal Plants of the Guianas (Guyana, Suriname, French Guyana)/Smithsonian NMNH. cited online: 17-08-2017.