• Grows well under partial shade at forest edges.
• The leaves of the have historically been used as an emollient.
• A decoction, produced by first mashing, then boiling the flowers to extract oils and volatile organic chemicals, is used in Mexico to treat inflammation of the digestive tract and as a menstrual aid
• Pollinated by hummingbirds
• Ornamental for outdoor gardens and ecological restoration. PROPAGATION: Stem cuttings