Coffea boiviniana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baill.) A.Chev.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Hist. Phys. Madagascar 36(6, Atlas 4): t. 415b (1897)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000910421
Common Names
- Coffea Boiviniana
- Boiviniana Coffee
- Wild Coffee
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Coffea boiviniana (also called Boivin Coffee, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Madagascar and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Coffea boiviniana is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Madagascar and is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Coffea boiviniana sub. boivinianaCoffea boiviniana sub. drakei J.-F.Leroy
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Coffea boiviniana has white flowers with five petals, and its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Coffea boiviniana is a small shrub-like tree that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It is native to Madagascar and is found in the rainforest and in the mountains. It prefers a warm, humid climate and is best grown in full sun. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a moist soil mix.
Where to Find Coffea boiviniana
Coffea boiviniana is native to Madagascar and can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of the island.
Coffea boiviniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Coffea boiviniana?
Coffea boiviniana
What is the natural habitat of Coffea boiviniana?
It is native to Madagascar.
What is the growth habit of Coffea boiviniana?
It is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 5 m tall.
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-45445: Based on the initial data import
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
Auguste Chevalier (1873-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Chev.' in the authors string.