Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrocarpa
ID:
912013

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Rich.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Mém. Rubiac. : 88 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000911348

Common Names

  • Coffea macrocarpa
  • Macrocarpa Coffee
  • Macrocarpa Bean

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Description

Coffea macrocarpa (also called Large-Fruited Coffee, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in lowland and montane forests, as well as in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Coffea macrocarpa is used to make coffee and is known to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It is also used as a stimulant to help with mental alertness and focus.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Coffea macrocarpa has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are thin and delicate with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coffea macrocarpa is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 0°C (32°F). It is hardy to USDA Zone 9.

Where to Find Coffea macrocarpa

Coffea macrocarpa is native to Central Africa and can be found in Cameroon, Gabon, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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-45623: Based on the initial data import
Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.