Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
malabarica
ID:
918143

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sivar., Biju & P.Mathew) A.P.Davis

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 10: 42 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917478

Common Names

  • Malabarica Coffea
  • Coffea Malabarica
  • Malabarica

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Description

Coffea malabarica (also called Arabian Coffee, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to India and Sri Lanka. It is a shrub or small tree that grows in tropical and subtropical climates in areas with high humidity and rainfall. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun.

Uses & Benefits

Coffea malabarica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Coffea malabarica has small white flowers with yellow centers that are followed by small, red, cherry-like fruits. The seeds are small and dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coffea malabarica can be propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division is best done in the spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Coffea malabarica

Coffea malabarica is native to India and Sri Lanka.

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-462813: Based on the initial data import
Aaron Paul Davis (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.P.Davis' in the authors string.
V. V. Sivarajan (1944-1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sivar.' in the authors string.
S.D. Biju: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Biju' in the authors string.
Philip Mathew: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Mathew' in the authors string.