Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grevei
ID:
911698

Status:
valid

Authors:
Drake ex A.Chev.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Rev. Bot. Appl. Agric. Trop. 18: 836 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000911033

Common Names

  • Grevei Coffee
  • Coffea grevei
  • Grevei Plant

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Description

Coffea grevei (also called Grevei Coffee, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 meters tall. It is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Coffea grevei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its fragrant white flowers and its ability to thrive in low light conditions.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Coffea grevei sub. grevei
Coffea grevei sub. mahajangensis A.P.Davis & Rakotonas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Coffea grevei 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 grevei 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 grevei

Coffea grevei is native to Cameroon and can be found in its natural habitat in the lowland forests of the country.

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-45556: Based on the initial data import
Emmanuel Drake del Castillo (1855-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Drake' in the authors string.
Auguste Chevalier (1873-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Chev.' in the authors string.