Large-leaf canthium
Cyclophyllum coprosmoides

Family: Rubiaceae

What it is like

A tree up to 2-6 m tall. It can spread 3.5 m wide. The leaves are simple and 3-11 cm long by 1.5-3 cm wide. They are smooth and dull green. It is paler underneath. The flowers are white and about 0.8 cm across. They occur in clusters in the axils of leaves. The fruit are 12-14 mm long. They are round and red. There are 2 seeds inside.

There are about 200 Canthium species.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. They grow best in deep well-drained soil. It grows near creeks and in forest near beaches.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

The seeds are eaten after the hairs are removed.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seed or stem cuttings.

Plants are fairly slow growing.

Its other names

Local names

Coast Canthium, Jilaban tree, Kooni or marko, Native currant

Synonyms

Canthium coprosmoides F. Muell.; Plectronia coprosmoides (F. Muell.) K. Schum.;