Coffea coursiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.-F.Leroy
Source:
wcs
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
J. Agric. Trop. Bot. Appl. 8: 8 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000910850
Common Names
- Coffea Coursiana
- Coursiana Coffea
- Coursiana Coffee
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Coffea coursiana (also called Coursian Coffee, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Central and West Africa, where it is found in lowland rainforest habitats. It is a small tree with oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Coffea coursiana 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 Coursiana coffee.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Coffea coursiana sub. coursianaCoffea coursiana sub. littoralis J.-F.Leroy
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Coffea coursiana has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are thin and green with two small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Coffea coursiana is a shrub that is native to Southeast Asia. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Coffea coursiana
Coffea coursiana is native to the tropical rainforests of Africa, particularly in the countries of Madagascar and Comoros.
Coffea coursiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Coffea coursiana?
Coffea coursiana
What is the common name of Coffea coursiana?
Coffee
What type of plant is Coffea coursiana?
Evergreen shrub
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-45506: Based on the initial data import
Jean-François Leroy (1915-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.-F.Leroy' in the authors string.