Coffea kianjavatensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.-F.Leroy
Source:
wcs
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Adansonia 12: 322 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000911059
Common Names
- Coffea kianjavatensis
- Kianjavato Coffee
- Madagascar Coffee
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Coffea kianjavatensis (also called Kianjavatensis Coffee, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Madagascar. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Coffea kianjavatensis is used in traditional medicine for its stimulant, diuretic, and antispasmodic properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in perfumes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Coffea kianjavatensis has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Coffea kianjavatensis 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 kianjavatensis
Coffea kianjavatensis is native to Madagascar and can be found in its natural habitat in the rainforests of the country.
Coffea kianjavatensis FAQ
What is the optimal temperature for Coffea kianjavatensis?
Coffea kianjavatensis prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C)
What is the optimal light for Coffea kianjavatensis?
Coffea kianjavatensis prefers bright, indirect light.
What is the optimal soil for Coffea kianjavatensis?
Coffea kianjavatensis 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-45581: Based on the initial data import
Jean-François Leroy (1915-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.-F.Leroy' in the authors string.