Bobea timonioides

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ʻAhakea (Bobea timonioides) is a species of flowering tree in the coffee family, Rubiaceae, that is endemic to Hawaiʻi. It inhabits dry, coastal mesic and mixed mesic forests at elevations of Script error: No such module "convert". on the islands of Hawaiʻi and Maui.[1] It is threatened by habitat loss.

Description

It is a small tree which can grow up to 30 feet tall. The leathery leaves are either 4 or 5 inches long. The green flowers are trumpet shaped and slightly fragrant.[2] The simple leaves have opposite leaf arrangement. The Drupe fruits are purplish to black in color. The flower color ranges from greenish to yellowish to fully white. The flowers can bloom at any time in the year.[3]

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