Coffea canephora
Robusta
Coffea canephora, commonly known as Robusta coffee, is a resilient species native to central and western Africa. Renowned for its high caffeine content and robust flavor profile, it is a vital global commodity. Beyond its culinary use, it offers significant pharmacological potential due to its rich antioxidant properties.
- Scientific name: Coffea canephora
- Family: Rubiaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Gentianales, it is classified under the family Rubiaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Coffea, specifically as the species Coffea canephora.
| 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 canephora, is referred to by various names depending on the language and region. In Chinese, it is called 中果咖啡, while in Slovak, it is known as Kávovník robusta. In Poland, the plant is commonly called Kawa kongijska, and in Russian, it is identified as Кофе канефорa. Additionally, in Hebrew, it is referred to as קפה רובוסטה.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 中果咖啡 | Wikidata |
| sk | Kávovník robusta | Wikidata |
| pl | Kawa kongijska | Wikidata |
| ru | Кофе канефора | Wikidata |
| he | קפה רובוסטה | Wikidata |
| ca | cafè robust | Wikidata |
| fi | kongonkahvi | Wikidata |
| uk | робуста | Wikidata |
| et | Kongo kohvipuu | Wikidata |
| id | Robusta | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known scientifically as Coffea canephora, exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several regions of West Tropical Africa. Its presence is documented in the coastal and inland areas of Benin. Furthermore, the species can be found growing within the territories of Ghana and Guinea-Bissau. It also maintains a significant distribution throughout the nation of Guinea. Finally, its range extends into the forested landscapes of the Ivory Coast.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Senegal | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Togo | WCVP |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cabinda | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Coffea canephora, commonly known as Robusta coffee, utilizes various components for its medicinal and chemical properties. The leaves are often studied for their antioxidant content, while the flowers produce a delicate fragrance and serve as the starting point for the plant's reproductive cycle. The most prominent part is the fruits, often referred to as coffee cherries, which contain the seeds essential for caffeine production. Finally, various plant extracts derived from these different parts are utilized in pharmacological research to explore their potential bioactive effects on the human body.- Total parts
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| plant extracts | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| fruits | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flowers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Coffea canephora has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include caffeine, calcium.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| caffeine | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| calcium | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Coffea canephora has 5 reported medicinal uses identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include Parkinson's disease, cardiovascular diseases, metabolic syndrome, obesity, type 2 diabetes.
- Total uses
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Parkinson's disease | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cardiovascular diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| metabolic syndrome | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| obesity | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| type 2 diabetes | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |