Clidemia Hirta

I am looking for info on the abovementioned plant, also known as clidemia hirta of the melastomataceae family. Common names of the species include Koster's curse ( so named as a result of the invasive nature of the plant), soapbush, and McConnel's curse in Australia. Several articles I've reviewed provided the conclusion the plant has no known uses and is therefore a noxious weed. One writer suggested syrup made from the plant may be able to remove the bitterness of certain teas. It is known the plant contain tannins but perhaps it is not sufficient to be considered toxic. The most positive proposal came from a writer who wrote that it is used in Brazil for skin infections. Studies show that the plant is widespread in many tropical countries around the world. In my area the plant is also too extensive in its spread.