Coffea montekupensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Stoff.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 52: 990 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000911646
Common Names
- Coffea Montekupensis
- Montekupensis Coffee Plant
- Montekupensis Coffea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Coffea montekupensis (also called 'Montekup Coffee', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Madagascar. It has dark green leaves and white flowers. It typically grows in dry, open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Coffea montekupensis is used as an ornamental plant and is a popular choice for home gardens. It is also used as an ingredient in traditional medicines and as a natural dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Coffea montekupensis has small white flowers with yellow centres and a sweet scent. The seed is small and brown, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Coffea montekupensis is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. It is an evergreen plant with dark green, glossy leaves. It produces white flowers with a sweet fragrance and red berries. The berries contain two seeds which can be used to propagate the plant. The seeds should be planted in a well-drained soil and kept moist. The plant prefers full sun and should be protected from strong winds. It is also susceptible to frost and should be protected during cold weather.
Where to Find Coffea montekupensis
Coffea montekupensis is native to the island of Madagascar and can be found in the eastern and northern parts of the island.
Coffea montekupensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Coffea montekupensis?
Coffea montekupensis
What is the common name of Coffea montekupensis?
Montekup Coffee
What type of plant is Coffea montekupensis?
Shrub
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-45654: Based on the initial data import
Piet Stoffelen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stoff.' in the authors string.