Range. Throughout most of Old World tropics to Australia, Fiji, and Tonga.

Uses
Whole plant: Astringent.

Bark: Remedy for dysentery.

Fruit and Seed: An an­tidiarrheic; peels of fruits or seed used as poultice on swellings, and ash of seed applied to itch.

Bark and Root: Strong astringent.

Root: Used to treat cholera.