Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kivuensis
ID:
911726

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lebrun

Source:
wcs

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Rev. Zool. Bot. Africaines 22: 43 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000911061

Common Names

  • Kivu Coffee
  • Kivu Coffea
  • Kivuensis Coffea

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Description

Coffea kivuensis (also called Kivu Coffee, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Coffea kivuensis 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 kivuensis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Coffea kivuensis is a tropical coffee plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be grown in containers or in the ground. It can tolerate temperatures down to 40°F.

Where to Find Coffea kivuensis

Coffea kivuensis is native to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and can be found in its natural habitat in the lowland forests of the country.

Coffea kivuensis FAQ

What is the optimal temperature for Coffea kivuensis?

Coffea kivuensis prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C)

What is the optimal light for Coffea kivuensis?

Coffea kivuensis prefers bright, indirect light.

What is the optimal soil for Coffea kivuensis?

Coffea kivuensis 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,

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