Ixora timorensis

Family: Rubiaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 4-8 m tall. The leaves are opposite and dark green. They are 10-20 cm long by 4-9 cm wide and have wavy edges. The flowers are white and in large loose groups at the ends of the branches. The fruit are round and black when ripe and 1 cm across.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It grows in beach and monsoon forest. It grows from sea level to 200 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, Australia, Timor-Leste

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

It can be grown from seeds or cuttings.

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Ixora klanderiana F. Muell.; Ixora kochii Bremek.; and others