Coffea buxifolia

Coffea buxifolia

Native to:
Madagascar

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Rubiaceae
Genus:
Coffea
Species:
Coffea buxifolia

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Shrub
Height:
300 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
may,jun,jul
Bloom Colors:
white
Evergreen Shrub:
Yes
Landscaping Shrub:
Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, insects
Fragrant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
30–60 days
Notes:
Fresh seed germinates best; viability declines rapidly with storage. Requires warm temperatures and consistent moisture.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI