Coffea myrtifolia
Family: Rubiaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It grows 7-8 m tall. The leaves are small.
It is an at risk plant. It is almost caffeine free.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It has been recorded between 115 to 300 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Mauritius
How it is used for food
The seeds only have very little caffeine.
Edible parts
Fruit - drink
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Coffea vaughanii J.-F. Leroy; and others