Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
littoralis
ID:
911953

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.P.Davis & F.Rakotonasolo

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 23: 138 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000911288

Common Names

  • Coffea littoralis
  • Littoralis Coffee
  • Littoralis Coffea

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Description

Coffea littoralis (also called Littoral Coffee, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the Western Cape of South Africa. It has dark green leaves and white flowers with yellow centers. It is found in rocky, sandy soils in the fynbos and renosterveld vegetation types.

Uses & Benefits

Coffea littoralis is a popular ornamental plant, often grown in gardens for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a ground cover or in containers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small, white flowers with yellowish-green stripes. Seed: Small, round and black. Seedlings: Long, thin leaves with pointed tips.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coffea littoralis is a small, evergreen shrub that is native to South Africa. It grows to a height of 1–2 m (3–6 ft). It has dark green, glossy leaves and small white flowers. It is best grown in well-drained soil in a sunny position. Propagation is by cuttings or from seed.

Where to Find Coffea littoralis

Coffea littoralis can be found in the Mediterranean region and parts of the Middle East.

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-45617: Based on the initial data import
Aaron Paul Davis (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.P.Davis' in the authors string.