Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kihansiensis
ID:
336738

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.P.Davis & Mvungi

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 146: 241 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000336070

Common Names

  • Coffea kihansiensis
  • Kihansiensis Coffea
  • Coffea

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Description

Coffea kihansiensis (also called 'Kihansi Coffee', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Africa. It has an upright habit and produces small yellow flowers. Its native regions include Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania. It is commonly found in dry grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Coffea kihansiensis is used to make coffee and is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Coffea kihansiensis has small white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coffea kihansiensis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept at a temperature of 20-25°C. Once seedlings are established, they should be transplanted into individual pots.

Where to Find Coffea kihansiensis

Coffea kihansiensis is native to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It can be found in the tropical forests of the country.

Coffea kihansiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Coffea kihansiensis?

Coffea kihansiensis

What is the family of Coffea kihansiensis?

Rubiaceae

What is the common name of Coffea kihansiensis?

Kihansiensis Coffea

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-216439: Based on the initial data import
Aaron Paul Davis (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.P.Davis' in the authors string.
Esther F. Mvungi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mvungi' in the authors string.