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Coffea · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (8 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Coffee tree, scientifically known as Coffea, is a versatile evergreen shrub prized for its stimulating properties. Beyond its iconic role in global beverage culture, it possesses significant medicinal potential. Rich in antioxidants and bioactive compounds, Coffea is studied for its ability to enhance cognitive function and metabolic health worldwide.

Family
Rubiaceae
Native range
Africa
Parts used
Fruit
Common names
Coffee · Coffees
Scientific synonyms
Solenixora · Paracoffea · 8 more

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Coffea

Synonyms

Regional and Traditional Names

Spanish:

  • cafeto
  • Cafetos
  • Café
  • Cafeto

German:

  • Kaffee
  • Kaffeestrauch
  • Kaffeebaum
  • Kaffeepflanze
  • Kaffee

French:

  • caféier
  • Cafeier
  • Caféier
  • Caféier

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Gentianales
Family Rubiaceae
Genus Coffea

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

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
West Tropical Africa Benin
West Tropical Africa Burkina
West Tropical Africa Ghana
West Tropical Africa Guinea-Bissau
West Tropical Africa Guinea
West Tropical Africa Ivory Coast
West Tropical Africa Liberia
West Tropical Africa Nigeria
West Tropical Africa Senegal
West Tropical Africa Sierra Leone

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Coffea has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include fruit.

Plant parts reported in Coffea
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Fruit 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Fruit

  1. BMC biology

Chemicals

Coffea has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include caffeine, Quinine, Trigonelline, theobromine.

Chemicals reported in Coffea
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
caffeine 2 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Quinine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Trigonelline 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
theobromine 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

caffeine

  1. Frontiers in plant science
  2. BMC biology

Quinine

  1. Frontiers in plant science

Trigonelline

  1. Frontiers in plant science

theobromine

  1. Frontiers in plant science

Conditions

Coffea has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include anti-oxidant.

Conditions investigated for Coffea
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Anti-oxidant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Anti-oxidant

  1. Planta