Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
canephora
ID:
911236

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pierre ex A.Froehner

Source:
wcs

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 1: 237 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000910571

Common Names

  • Coffea Canephora
  • Canephora Coffee
  • Wild Coffee

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Description

Coffea canephora (also called Robusta Coffee, among many other common names) is a shrub native to West and Central Africa. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Coffea canephora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in some perfumes. It is also used to make a type of coffee, known as Canephora coffee.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Coffea canephora has white flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small, dark green and oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coffea canephora is a small tree that can reach up to 15 feet in height. It is native to Africa 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 canephora

Coffea canephora is native to West and Central Africa and can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of the region.

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-45464: Based on the initial data import
Jean Baptiste Louis Pierre (1833-1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pierre' in the authors string.
Albrecht Froehner (1840-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Froehner' in the authors string.