Coffea boinensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.P.Davis & Rakotonas.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 158: 371 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000835042
Common Names
- Coffea boinensis
- Boinensis Coffea
- Boinensis Coffee
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Coffea boinensis (also called Boin Coffea, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Madagascar. It has long, narrow leaves that are green to yellow in color and grows in moist habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Coffea boinensis is a medicinal plant used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive issues, skin conditions, and fever. It is also known to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, which can help reduce inflammation and protect the body from free radical damage.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Coffea boinensis has small, white flowers with three petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Coffea boinensis is a tropical shrub that is best propagated from cuttings. Take a healthy cutting from the plant and let it dry for a few days before planting it in a pot with well-draining soil. Water the soil regularly to keep it moist, and the cutting should begin to root and grow in a few weeks.
Where to Find Coffea boinensis
Coffea boinensis is native to Madagascar and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Coffea boinensis FAQ
What is the average height of Coffea boinensis?
Coffea boinensis typically grows to a height of about 1 to 2 meters.
What type of soil does Coffea boinensis prefer?
Coffea boinensis prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil.
What is the optimal temperature for Coffea boinensis?
Coffea boinensis prefers temperatures between 60 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit.
Species in the Coffea genus
Coffea ankaranensis, Coffea bakossii, Coffea bridsoniae, Coffea kihansiensis, Coffea minutiflora, Coffea moratii, Coffea sambavensis, Coffea vohemarensis, Coffea fotsoana, Coffea mapiana, Coffea boinensis, Coffea labatii, Coffea namorokensis, Coffea bissetiae, Coffea charrieriana, Coffea ambongensis, Coffea pterocarpa, Coffea abbayesii, Coffea affinis, Coffea alleizettei, Coffea ambanjensis, Coffea andrambovatensis, Coffea arabica, Coffea arenesiana, Coffea augagneuri, Coffea benghalensis, Coffea bertrandi, Coffea betamponensis, Coffea boiviniana, Coffea bonnieri, Coffea brevipes, Coffea buxifolia, Coffea canephora, Coffea carrissoi, Coffea cochinchinensis, Coffea commersoniana, Coffea congensis, Coffea costatifructa, Coffea coursiana, Coffea dactylifera, Coffea decaryana, Coffea dubardi, Coffea ebracteolata, Coffea eugenioides, Coffea fadenii, Coffea farafanganensis, Coffea floresiana, Coffea fragilis, Coffea fragrans, Coffea gallienii,
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-372230: Based on the initial data import
Aaron Paul Davis (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.P.Davis' in the authors string.
Franck Rakotonasolo (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rakotonas.' in the authors string.