Leaf: Blades are macerated and applied to the cut umbilical cord to prevent infection, by the Guyana Patamona.

Flower: Macerated lemmas are used for washing the head to get rid of dandruff, by the Guyana Patamona.

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