Coffea mcphersonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.P.Davis & F.Rakotonasolo
Source:
wcs
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 23: 141 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000911509
Common Names
- Coffea mcphersonii
- Mcphersonii Coffea
- Mcpherson's Coffee
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Coffea mcphersonii (also called McPherson's Coffee, among many other common names) is a species of coffee native to Madagascar. It has small, white flowers and grows in wet, shady areas of the tropical rainforest biome.
Uses & Benefits
Coffea mcphersonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Coffea mcphersonii is white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and round, with a black and white striped pattern. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Coffea mcphersonii is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings taken in spring or summer. Seeds should be sown in a well-prepared seedbed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a well-drained medium.
Where to Find Coffea mcphersonii
Coffea mcphersonii is native to Madagascar and can be found in the rainforests of the island.
Coffea mcphersonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Coffea mcphersonii?
Coffea mcphersonii
What is the natural habitat of Coffea mcphersonii?
Tropical forests of Madagascar
What is the flower color of Coffea mcphersonii?
White
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-45639: Based on the initial data import
Aaron Paul Davis (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.P.Davis' in the authors string.