Coffea mauritiana

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Coffea nossikumbaensis
• Coffea arabica var. mauritiana
• Coffea mauritiana var. lanceolata
• Coffea campaniensis

Regional and Traditional Names

Sources: Wikidata

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Coffea mauritiana is characterized by its distinct growth strategies and structural adaptations, primarily functioning as a phanerophyte, where its perennating buds are elevated well above the ground level. Depending on environmental pressures and specific microhabitat conditions, its developmental trajectory can also exhibit traits of a nanophanerophyte, reflecting a specialized life form that bridges the gap between low-growing shrubs and larger woody plants. This dual potential in its life form allows the species to adapt its stature in response to available light and canopy competition. Throughout its life cycle, the plant maintains a perennial existence, utilizing its woody structure to persist through seasonal changes, while its physiological development is closely tied to the stability of its tropical or subtropical niche.

Life form :

nanophanerophyte

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Coffea mauritiana is characterized by a woody growth form, manifesting primarily as a shrub. It functions as an independent organism rather than a parasite, maintaining a terrestrial lifestyle as it grows in soil rather than acting as an epiphyte. While it possesses a sturdy structure, its climbing habit is classified as self-supporting, allowing it to maintain its upright posture without the necessity of external hosts or climbing structures.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Coffea mauritiana has 5 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CHLOROGENIC ACID, Gallic acid, Mangiferin, kaempferol, quercetin.

CHLOROGENIC ACID

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Gallic acid

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Mangiferin

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kaempferol

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quercetin

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Conditions

Coffea mauritiana has 6 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include immune responses, inflammation, metabolic diseases, oxidative stress, regeneration.

Immune responses

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Inflammation

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Metabolic diseases

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Oxidative stress

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Regeneration

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Wounds

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Preparations

Coffea mauritiana has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include aqueous extracts.

Aqueous extracts

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