Description
Coffea travancorensis (also called 'Travancore 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 travancorensis is used to make coffee and is also used medicinally to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Coffea travancorensis has small, white flowers with yellowish-green sepals and petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and slender, with a single, long, thin stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Coffea travancorensis is a species of coffee native to India. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect sunlight. The plant should be grown in a well-draining soil mix, such as a combination of peat moss, sand, and perlite. The soil should be kept moist, but not soggy. Propagation is done by seed. Seeds should be sown on a sterile, moist medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.