Coffea togoensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Chev.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Rev. Bot. Appl. Agric. Trop. 19: 402 (1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000912557
Common Names
- Coffea togoensis
- Togoensis Coffea
- Togoensis Coffee
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Coffea togoensis (also called 'Togo Coffee', among many other common names) is a species of coffee native to Central Africa. It is a shrub or small tree, typically growing to a height of 6-10 feet. It has dark green, glossy leaves and produces small, red berries.
Uses & Benefits
Coffea togoensis is used to make coffee and is also used medicinally to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Coffea togoensis has small, white flowers with a yellow lip and a white column. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Coffea togoensis 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 togoensis
Coffea togoensis can be found in the tropical rainforests of Togo and Benin.
Coffea togoensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Coffea togoensis?
Coffea togoensis
What is the common name of Coffea togoensis?
Togo Coffee
What is the natural habitat of Coffea togoensis?
Tropical rainforest of 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-45747: Based on the initial data import
Auguste Chevalier (1873-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Chev.' in the authors string.