Coffea humilis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Chev.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
Compt. Rend. Hebd. Séances Acad. Sci. 145: 349 (1907)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000911044
Common Names
- Coffea Humilis
- Humilis Coffea
- Humilis Coffee
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Coffea humilis (also called Humilis 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 humilis is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, cough, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Coffea humilis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Coffea humilis is a shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soils and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is a slow-growing plant and can take up to two years to reach maturity.
Where to Find Coffea humilis
Coffea humilis is native to Ethiopia and can be found in its natural habitat in the highlands of the country.
Coffea humilis FAQ
What is the optimal temperature for Coffea humilis?
Coffea humilis prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C)
What is the optimal light for Coffea humilis?
Coffea humilis prefers bright, indirect light.
What is the optimal soil for Coffea humilis?
Coffea humilis prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soil.
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-45567: Based on the initial data import
Auguste Chevalier (1873-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Chev.' in the authors string.