Coffea moratii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.-F.Leroy ex A.P.Davis & Rakotonas.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 142: 115 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000336073
Common Names
- Coffea moratii
- Moratii Coffea
- Coffea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Coffea moratii (also called Morat's Coffee, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 meters tall. It is native to the tropical regions of Africa and is found in lowland and montane rainforests. The leaves are oblong and the flowers are white.
Uses & Benefits
Coffea moratii is used to make coffee and is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Coffea moratii are white, with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with thin, dark green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Coffea moratii is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept at a temperature of 20-25°C. Once seedlings are established, they should be transplanted into individual pots.
Where to Find Coffea moratii
Coffea moratii is native to the island of Madagascar. It can be found in the rainforests of the island.
Coffea moratii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Coffea moratii?
Coffea moratii
What is the family of Coffea moratii?
Rubiaceae
What is the common name of Coffea moratii?
Moratii Coffea
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-216441: Based on the initial data import
Jean-François Leroy (1915-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.-F.Leroy' in the authors string.
Aaron Paul Davis (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.P.Davis' in the authors string.
Franck Rakotonasolo (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rakotonas.' in the authors string.