Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
merguensis
ID:
912193

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
J. Fed. Malay States Mus. 10: 96 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000911528

Common Names

  • Coffea merguensis
  • Merguensis Coffea
  • Merguensis Coffee

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Description

Coffea merguensis (also called Mergu Coffee, among many other common names) is a small shrub with ovate-lanceolate leaves and white flowers. It is native to Central and South America and is found in wet montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Coffea merguensis 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 merguensis has small, white flowers that are clustered together in umbels. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coffea merguensis is a species of coffee native to tropical Africa. It is a small evergreen shrub or small tree growing to a height of up to 8 m (26 ft). It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be planted in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Coffea merguensis

Coffea merguensis is native to Madagascar and can be found in the rainforests of the island.

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,

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