Coffea

Coffea stenophylla

Native to:
Guinea, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Sierra Leone

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Rubiaceae
Genus:
Coffea
Species:
Coffea stenophylla
USDA Symbol:
COST17

Growth Characteristics

Height:
600 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
mar,apr,may
Bloom Colors:
white
Landscaping Shrub:
Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds
Fragrant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
native to West African forests

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
30–60 days
Notes:
Fresh seeds germinate best; viability decreases rapidly after drying. Requires warm temperatures around 25-30°C.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI