Coffea sessiliflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bridson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 41: 307 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000912307
Common Names
- Coffea sessiliflora
- Sessiliflora Coffee
- Coffea Coffee
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Coffea sessiliflora (also called Sessile-Flowered Coffee, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Madagascar. It is found in humid forests at an elevation of 500-1000 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Coffea sessiliflora is an ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks for its attractive foliage. It is also used to make coffee and tea, and in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Coffea sessiliflora sub. sessilifloraCoffea sessiliflora sub. mwasumbii Bridson
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Coffea sessiliflora is white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Coffea sessiliflora is a shrub native to Madagascar. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and reduce watering in winter. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Coffea sessiliflora
Coffea sessiliflora can be found in tropical and subtropical forests in Central and South America.
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-45723: Based on the initial data import
Diane Mary Bridson (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bridson' in the authors string.