Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lancifolia
ID:
911766

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Chev.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Rev. Bot. Appl. Agric. Trop. 18: 829 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000911101

Common Names

  • Lancifolia Coffee
  • Lancifolia Coffea
  • Lancifolia Coffea

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Description

Coffea lancifolia (also called Lance-Leaved Coffee, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Cameroon, Gabon, and the Republic of the Congo. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Coffea lancifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for birds and other wildlife.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Coffea lancifolia var. lancifolia
Coffea lancifolia var. auriculata J.-F.Leroy

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Coffea lancifolia 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 lancifolia is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Cameroon, Central African Republic, and Equatorial Guinea. It is a small shrub or tree that grows up to 5 meters in height. It is usually propagated by seeds or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be protected from strong winds.

Where to Find Coffea lancifolia

Coffea lancifolia is native to Madagascar and can be found in its natural habitat in the rainforests of the country.

Coffea lancifolia FAQ

What is the optimal temperature for Coffea lancifolia?

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

What is the optimal light for Coffea lancifolia?

Coffea lancifolia prefers bright, indirect light.

What is the optimal soil for Coffea lancifolia?

Coffea lancifolia 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-45590: Based on the initial data import
Auguste Chevalier (1873-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Chev.' in the authors string.