Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
pulchella
ID:
265085

Status:
valid

Authors:
(K.Schum.) Robbr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 51: 364 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000264417

Common Names

  • Argocoffeopsis pulchella
  • Pulchella Argocoffeopsis
  • Pulchella's Argocoffeopsis

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Synonyms

  • Argocoffea pulchella (K.Schum.) J.-F.Leroy [valid]
  • Coffea pulchella K.Schum. [valid]
  • Cremaspora glabra Wernham [valid]

Description

Argocoffeopsis pulchella (also called 'Beautiful Coffee', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to Africa. It grows in moist forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Argocoffeopsis pulchella is used as a source of timber for furniture and construction. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Argocoffeopsis pulchella is white or yellow in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, round, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Argocoffeopsis pulchella is an evergreen shrub native to Madagascar. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established. Propagate by seed or cuttings in spring or summer.

Where to Find Argocoffeopsis pulchella

Argocoffeopsis pulchella is native to Ethiopia and can be found in the region of Oromia.

Argocoffeopsis pulchella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Argocoffeopsis pulchella?

Argocoffeopsis pulchella

What is the common name of Argocoffeopsis pulchella?

Beautiful argocoffeopsis

What type of plant is Argocoffeopsis pulchella?

Herb

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-14751: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
Elmar Robbrecht (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Robbr.' in the authors string.