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Sericanthe chevalieri var. coffeoides

Family: Rubiaceae


What it is like

A shrub or small tree.

There are about 100 Tricalysia species. They are tropical and in Africa.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Benin, Cameroon, Central Africa, Central African Republic, Senegal, West Africa


How it is used for food

Edible parts

Fruit, seeds - coffee


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Balimbo, Malinke

Synonyms

Feretia coffeoides A. Chev.; Tricalysia coffeoides (A. Chev.) Hutch. & Dalziel [Illegitimate]; Tricalysia sudanica A. Chev.;