Robusta Coffee
Coffea canephora
- Native to:
- Angola, Benin, Cabinda, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, DR Congo, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Nigeria, Sudan-South Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Rubiaceae
- Genus:
- Coffea
- Species:
- Coffea canephora
- USDA Symbol:
- COCA39
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 1000 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may
- Bloom Colors:
- white
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- fertile, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- thrives in humid, tropical environments
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 30–60 days
- Notes:
- Fresh seeds germinate best; viability declines rapidly after harvest. Requires warm temperatures (25-30°C) and consistent moisture.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI