Rubiaceae · Coffea

Robusta Coffee

Coffea robusta

Shrub
Habit
Shrub
Native to
Africa
Flowering
February-June

Plant Details

Scientific name
Coffea robusta
Genus
Coffea
Family
Rubiaceae
Habit
Shrub
Native to
Africa
Flowering & fruiting
February-June
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Opposite
Simple type leaf character
Type
Simple
Entire margin leaf character
Margin
Entire
Pinnate venation leaf character
Venation
Pinnate

Typical of the Rubiaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Radial
Inflorescence
Cyme
Fruit
Berry

Typical of the Rubiaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

About Robusta Coffee

Robusta Coffee (Coffea robusta) is a shrub belonging to the Rubiaceae family (Coffee/Madder family). Members of this family are generally characterised by opposite simple leaves, cymose/panicle/head flower clusters, berry/drupe/capsule fruit. It is native to Africa. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during February-June.

Illustration representing the Rubiaceae family
Botanical family

Rubiaceae

Coffee/Madder family

Robusta Coffee belongs to the Rubiaceae family.

The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.

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