This a very neat and attractive small tree, that gives off a strong scent that is considered by many to be unpleasant; when the leaves are crushed, it smells like horse urine. It attracts birds and butterflies into your garden. It can also be planted in small backyard gardens and near paving as the roots are not aggressive. This tree is useful to mankind as it has a wide range of medicinal properties; this has resulted in it being distributed across the world wherever the climate is suitable. The leaf extracts treat skin infections and mouth sores. Extracts of the leaves and roots are taken to treat gastro-intestinal disorders, fever, pneumonia, venereal diseases, headaches, hypotension, sore throat, and sinusitis. The extracts can also be used as tonic for infants in preventing rickets. The fruits are sweet and readily eaten by people as well as animals. The wood is used for sticks and hut building. Burnt stems are used to smoke fish and for ripening bananas.