Timonius — 1 species

Botanical species in the genus Timonius recorded in the PlantPeers database.

Timonius timon
EdibleMedicinal

Timonius timon

Timonius timon

Family: Rubiaceae

Cultivation

The plant has proved to be invasive in various areas where it has been introduced. It is a ready invader of open, disturbed sites but, as time goes by, it seems to be overtopped and replaced by native species. The bark is often rather corky, giving the tree some protection from forest fires.

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