Status:
valid
Authors:
Bridson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 49: 333 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000911309
Common Names
- Coffea lulandoensis
- Lulandoensis Coffee
- Lulandoensis Coffea
Description
Coffea lulandoensis (also called Lulando 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 lulandoensis 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
Coffea lulandoensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are thin and delicate with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Coffea lulandoensis is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 6 feet (1.8 m) tall. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers that appear in the spring and summer. It is easy to propagate by taking stem cuttings and rooting them in moist soil. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers.
Where to Find Coffea lulandoensis
Coffea lulandoensis can be found in the tropical rainforests of Congo.
Coffea lulandoensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Coffea lulandoensis?
Coffea lulandoensis
What is the natural habitat of Coffea lulandoensis?
Coffea lulandoensis is native to the Democratic Republic of Congo
What are the uses of Coffea lulandoensis?
Coffea lulandoensis is used to make coffee
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,