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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