Coffea toshii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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valid
Authors:
A.P.Davis & Rakotonas.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 28: 134 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917263
Common Names
- Coffea toshii
- Toshii Coffea
- Coffea Toshii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Coffea toshii (also called Tosh's Coffee, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa. It grows to a height of 3-5 feet with leaves that are 2-4 inches long. It prefers moist soils and full sun to partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Coffea toshii is a species of coffee plant that is grown for its beans, which are used to make coffee. The plant is also used as an ornamental in gardens and as a shade tree.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Coffea toshii are small and white. The seed is a small, brown, oval structure. The seedlings are short and have a single stem with small, white leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Coffea toshii is an evergreen shrub that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation can be done by division or cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist, well-drained potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, bright location.
Where to Find Coffea toshii
Coffea toshii is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.
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-462596: Based on the initial data import
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.