Coffea mauritiana
Coffea mauritiana, commonly known as the Mauritanian coffee, is a significant medicinal plant native to arid African regions. Valued in traditional medicine, its leaves and berries are utilized for their antioxidant properties and therapeutic benefits. This resilient species offers unique phytochemical compounds essential for studying natural pharmacological treatments.
- Scientific name: Coffea mauritiana
- 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 Gentianaales, it is classified under the family Rubiaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Coffea as the species Coffea mauritiana.
| 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 mauritiana, is referred to by several different common names depending on the language and region. In French, it is frequently called café marron, caféier marron, café primitif de La Réunion, or café primitif de Bourbon, highlighting its historical significance to the islands. Additionally, in Chinese, it is known as 毛里求斯咖啡.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| fr | café marron | Wikidata |
| fr | Caféier marron | Wikidata |
| fr | Café primitif de La Réunion | Wikidata |
| fr | Café primitif de Bourbon | Wikidata |
| zh | 毛里求斯咖啡 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known as Coffea mauritiana, exhibits a specific distribution across the Western Indian Ocean. It can be found naturally growing on the island of Mauritius. Additionally, its range extends to the large island of Madagascar. The species is also documented to inhabit the territory of Réunion. These locations represent the primary geographical areas where this medicinal plant is located.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Indian Ocean | Mauritius | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Madagascar | WCVP |
| Western Indian Ocean | Réunion | WCVP |
Chemicals
Coffea mauritiana has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include chlorogenic acid, gallic acid, kaempferol, mangiferin, quercetin.
- Total chemicals
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| chlorogenic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| kaempferol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| mangiferin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quercetin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Coffea mauritiana has 6 reported medicinal uses identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include immune responses, inflammation, metabolic diseases, oxidative stress, regeneration.
- Total uses
- 6
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| immune responses | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| inflammation | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| metabolic diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| oxidative stress | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| regeneration | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| wounds | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |