Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
millotii
ID:
912249

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.-F.Leroy

Source:
wcs

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
J. Agric. Trop. Bot. Appl. 8: 13 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000911584

Common Names

  • Millot's Coffee
  • Millot Coffee
  • Millot's Coffea

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Description

Coffea millotii (also called Millot's Coffee, among many other common names) is a species of shrub found in the tropical forests of Central America. It is a small shrub with dark green leaves and white flowers. The flowers produce small, red berries which contain the coffee beans. It is native to Mexico, Guatemala, and El Salvador, and is found in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Coffea millotii is used as a stimulant, for its medicinal properties, and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Coffea millotii is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, kidney-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and delicate, with white and green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coffea millotii is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through cuttings or by seed.

Where to Find Coffea millotii

Coffea millotii can be found in the tropical rainforests of Madagascar.

Coffea millotii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Coffea millotii?

Coffea millotii

What is the common name of Coffea millotii?

Millotii Coffee

Where is Coffea millotii native to?

West Africa

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-45647: Based on the initial data import
Jean-François Leroy (1915-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.-F.Leroy' in the authors string.