Coffea arabica
Arabic coffe
Coffea arabica, commonly known as Arabica coffee, is a premier medicinal and stimulant plant native to the Ethiopian highlands. Rich in antioxidants and bioactive compounds like caffeine, it is widely utilized for enhancing cognitive focus, boosting metabolic rates, and providing significant neuroprotective benefits through its complex chemical profile.
- Scientific name: Coffea arabica
- Family: Rubiaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Coffea arabica, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Gentianales and the family Rubiaceae. Finally, it is classified under the genus Coffea.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Rubiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Coffea | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Coffea arabica, is recognized by various regional and linguistic names across the globe. In Chinese, it is referred to as 小粒咖啡, while in Polish, it is called kawa arabska. The plant is identified in Qiang as Kaphiy yura, in Hebrew as קפה ערביקה, and in Hungarian as arab kávé.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 小粒咖啡 | Wikidata |
| pl | kawa arabska | Wikidata |
| qu | Kaphiy yura | Wikidata |
| he | קפה ערביקה | Wikidata |
| hu | arab kávé | Wikidata |
| to | Kofi | Wikidata |
| et | Araabia kohvipuu | Wikidata |
| id | Kopi arabika | Wikidata |
| de | Arabica-Kaffee | Wikidata |
| ml | കോഫി അറബിക | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is widely distributed across several key regions in the African continent. In West Tropical Africa, it can be found growing in Guinea-Bissau and Guinea. Its presence also extends into West-Central Tropical Africa, specifically within the Congo. Furthermore, the species inhabits the nation of Gabon. Finally, its geographical range includes the islands located within the Gulf of Guinea.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gabon | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gulf of Guinea Is. | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Rwanda | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Ethiopia | WCVP |
| Northeast Tropical Africa | Sudan-South Sudan | WCVP |
| East Tropical Africa | Kenya | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Coffea arabica, possesses several distinct botanical components that contribute to its lifecycle and medicinal potential. The process begins with the delicate, fragrant flowers that emerge to facilitate pollination. Once fertilized, these blossoms develop into small, fleshy fruits, commonly known as coffee cherries. Within these cherries, one typically finds the green seeds, which represent the unroasted state of the plant's reproductive core. These green seeds are later processed and roasted to become the familiar coffee seeds used globally for their stimulating properties. Additionally, the lush, dark leaves of the plant are often studied for their antioxidant content and various phytochemical benefits.- Total parts
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 8
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| leaves | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| seeds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| green seeds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruits | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flowers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| coffee charcoal | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Bean | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Coffea arabica has 44 reported phytochemicals identified across 72 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include caffeine, chlorogenic acid, flavonoids, kahweol, Caffeic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 44
- Scientific sources
- 72
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| caffeine | 12 | ★★★★★ |
| chlorogenic acid | 8 | ★★★★☆ |
| flavonoids | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| kahweol | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Caffeic acid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Chlorogenic acid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cafestol | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quinic acid | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2-ethyl-1-hexanol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 4-O-caffeoylquinic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Coffea arabica has 6 reported activities identified across 11 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Anticancer, Antimicrobial, Antibacterial, Antidiabetic.
- Total activities
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 11
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 4 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antimicrobial | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antidiabetic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anxiolytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Coffea arabica has 46 reported medicinal uses identified across 53 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include inflammation, neurodegenerative disorders, antidiabetic, hair loss, obesity.
- Total uses
- 46
- Scientific sources
- 53
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| inflammation | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| neurodegenerative disorders | 3 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| antidiabetic | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hair loss | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| obesity | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alzheimer's disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aspergillus fumigatus | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Bacillus subtilis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Cognitive Dysfunction | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Huntington's disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |