Sericanthe chevalieri var. coffeoides
(A Chev.) Robbr.
Rubiaceae Edible: Fruit, Seeds - coffee
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Description
A shrub or small tree in the Rubiaceae family found in tropical regions. The fruit and seeds are used for coffee production.
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Edible Uses
The fruit and seeds are used to make coffee.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Synonyms
Feretia coffeoides A. Chev.Tricalysia coffeoides (A. Chev.) Hutch. & Dalziel [Illegitimate]Tricalysia sudanica A. Chev.
Also Known As
Balimbo, Malinke
References (3)
- Dalziel, 1937, (As Tricalysia coffeoides)
- Grivetti, L. E., 1980, Agricultural development: present and potential role of edible wild plants. Part 2: Sub-Saharan Africa, Report to the Department of State Agency for International Development. p 27 (As Tricalysia coffeoides)
- Peters, C. R., O'Brien, E. M., and Drummond, R.B., 1992, Edible Wild plants of Sub-saharan Africa. Kew. p 176 (As Tricalysia coffeoides)
