Coffea carrissoi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Chev.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Rev. Bot. Appl. Agric. Trop. 19: 401 (1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000910776
Common Names
- Coffea Carrissoi
- Carrissoi Coffee
- Wild Coffee
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Coffea carrissoi (also called Carrisso's Coffee, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central and South America. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Coffea carrissoi 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 Carrissoi coffee.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Coffea carrissoi has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and dark brown. The seedlings are small and have thin stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Coffea carrissoi is a small tree that can reach up to 15 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 carrissoi
Coffea carrissoi is native to Madagascar and can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of the island.
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-45488: Based on the initial data import
Auguste Chevalier (1873-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Chev.' in the authors string.