Uses: A hardy foliage plant. Plant grouped as an low informal hedge in roadside verges and raised beds. Tolerates moderate coastal exposure and can be planted as a low wind-break.
Soil binding plant for reserves and parks. Bird habitat and refuge for small mammals and lizards, Requires well-drained soils and responds to pruning.
Cultural uses: Indigenous peoples used for food, medicine, implements (boomerangs, shields), adhesive (canoe sealant).
Note: This species is provisionally classified schedule 2 by SA Water and requires written approval before being planted in any street or drainage area. It should not be planted closer than 3.5 metres to any sewer main or connection.

This plant is indigenous to the following botanical regions of South Australia.

:KI: Kangaroo Island
:SE: South Eastern
 
For detail on these regions refer to the user guide.