Timon tree, Tim tim
Timonius timon

Family: Rubiaceae

What it is like

A shrub or small tree. It grows 2-15 m tall. The trunk can be 30 cm across. The leaves are opposite and 12.5 cm long by 5 cm wide. The flowers are white and tube shaped and have a scent. The fruit are round and 13 mm across. They are green to brown.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia, East Timor, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, SE Asia, Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Axanthes timoriensis DC.: Erithalis timon Spreng.; Timonius brassii S. Moore; and several others