Coffea
Coffee tree
Coffea, commonly known as coffee, is a genus of shrubs and trees prized globally for its stimulating seeds. Beyond its culinary fame, Coffea holds significant medicinal potential. Rich in bioactive antioxidants and caffeine, it is studied for its ability to enhance cognitive function, boost metabolism, and support cardiovascular health.
- Scientific name: Coffea
- Family: Rubiaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Gentianaales, it is classified under the family Rubiaceae. Ultimately, it is identified by 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, is recognized by several common names across different linguistic contexts. In Simplified Chinese, it is referred to as 咖啡属 (zh-hans) and 咖啡属 (zh-cn), while in Traditional Chinese, the name is written as 咖啡屬 (zh-hant). Similarly, in the Hong Kong dialect, it is known as 咖啡屬 (zh-hk), and in Singapore, the common name used is 咖啡属 (zh-sg).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 咖啡属 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 咖啡屬 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 咖啡屬 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 咖啡属 | Wikidata |
| zh-sg | 咖啡属 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 咖啡屬 | Wikidata |
| pl | kawowiec | Wikidata |
| eu | Kafe-landare | Wikidata |
| sw | Mbuni | Wikidata |
| et | kohvipuu | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed throughout the West Tropical Africa region. Specifically, its presence is noted within the borders of Benin. It is also found growing across the landscape of Burkina. Furthermore, the species inhabits significant portions of Guinea-Bissau. Finally, its geographical range extends into the territory of Guinea.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | 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 | Sierra Leone | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, known scientifically as Coffea, is most commonly recognized for its medicinal and stimulant properties derived from its fruits. These fruits, often referred to as coffee cherries, develop from flowers and contain the seeds that are processed to create the well-known beverage. Beyond the seeds, the fleshy part of the fruits can also be utilized in various traditional preparations, making the entire fruit a central component in the plant's pharmacological profile.- Total parts
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fruits | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Coffea has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include caffeine, quinine, theobromine, trigonelline.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| caffeine | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| quinine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| theobromine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| trigonelline | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Coffea has 1 reported medicinal uses identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include anti-oxidant.
- Total uses
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| anti-oxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |