Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
coffeoides
ID:
1414418

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pierre ex Pit.) Arriola & A.P.Davis

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 188(2): 142. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001426883

Common Names

  • Discospermum coffeoides
  • Coffee Discospermum
  • Coffee Discospermum Tree

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Description

Discospermum coffeoides (also called Coffee Discospermum, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 8 meters in height. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Discospermum coffeoides is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Discospermum coffeoides is white and has five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Discospermum coffeoides is an evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers a well-drained soil and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seed should be sown in a seed tray and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and placed in a potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Discospermum coffeoides

Discospermum coffeoides is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. It can be found in tropical forests, woodlands, and grasslands.

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

Aaron Paul Davis (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.P.Davis' in the authors string.
Jean Baptiste Louis Pierre (1833-1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pierre' in the authors string.
Charles-Joseph Marie Pitard-Briau (1873-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pit.' in the authors string.
Axel H. Arriola: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arriola' in the authors string.