Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tetragona
ID:
913189

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jum. & H.Perrier

Source:
wcs

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Colon. Marseille , sér. 2, 8: 466 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000912524

Common Names

  • Tetragona Coffea
  • Coffea Tetragona
  • Tetragona Coffea

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Description

Coffea tetragona (also called 'Four-Angled Coffee', among many other common names) is a species of coffee native to Central and South America. It has a tall, upright stem with small, oval-shaped leaves and small, fragrant flowers. It grows in wet, shady areas and is often found in cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Coffea tetragona is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for its caffeine content.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Coffea tetragona has a white flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coffea tetragona is a tropical shrub that can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil and a bright, sunny location. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a medium of fine bark and perlite and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Coffea tetragona

Coffea tetragona is native to the Caribbean and can be found in the islands of Barbados, Dominica, Guadeloupe, Martinique, and Saint Lucia.

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-45744: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Marie Henry Alfred Perrier de la Bâthie (1873-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Perrier' in the authors string.
Henri Lucien Jumelle (1866-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jum.' in the authors string.