The flowers are sometimes also used as a food garnish, and flowers and tender meristems are sometimes used to scent coconut oil in Nauru. The stems are used in weaving rough baskets, floor coverings, and in house thatching.
Flowers are sometimes employed as a decorative element in dishes, and the plant's shoots and young growths are used to infuse coconut oil with a pleasant aroma in Nauru. The stems are utilized in creating rough-woven containers, flooring materials, and thatched roofs for homes.