Status:
valid
Authors:
J.-F.Leroy
Source:
wcs
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
J. Agric. Trop. Bot. Appl. 8: 15 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000911017
Common Names
- Farafanganensis Coffee
- Coffea farafanganensis
- Farafanganensis Plant
Description
Coffea farafanganensis (also called Farafanga 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 farafanganensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a shade tree. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Coffea farafanganensis 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Coffea farafanganensis is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Ethiopia and is cultivated for its coffee beans. Propagation is typically done by seed, although cuttings can be used. The seeds should be planted in a well-draining soil and kept in a warm, humid environment. The plants should be watered regularly and kept in a sunny location. Fertilizer should be applied every few months to ensure proper growth.
Where to Find Coffea farafanganensis
Coffea farafanganensis is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.
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,