Identification |
Genus
Coffea
Species
arabica
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
Arabian coffee
Family
RUBIACEAE
Specimen number
S8382
Data source
ColorNat p13;GrUnFr p88;MedPl p190;Frgnt p331
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Life cycle |
Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Various
Life span
Annual cycle
Evergreen
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
14' - 30'
Overall spread
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Climate |
Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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Garden |
Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Coffea arabica has mild sweet flowers. The beans of Arabian coffee have been used in traditional fabric dyeing. A range of possible colors can be produced by this plant including tan, medium brown, grayish tan, greenish brown and dark tan. Fabrics traditionally dyed with this plant include wool, cotton and raffia. (The mordants used for fixing the dye include: alum, chrome, iron, none.)
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Special qualities |
Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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Adverse factors |
Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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Herbal medicine |
Medicinal properties
stimulant
digestive stimulant
diuretic
analgesic
Medicinal parts
Seeds
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
The beans are the classic coffee bean of commerce. Coffea arabica is most commonly used dried. Arabian coffee has traditionally been used in many herbal remedies including: as a stimulant, as a digestive stimulant, as a diuretic and as an analgesic. (More are listed in the medicinal properties section.) Not to be taken by hypertensives. Traditional medicinal remedies are made from the seeds.
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Traditional uses |
Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
fragrant
Fragrance parts
Flowers
Fragrance intensity
Mild
Fragrance category
Faintly sweet
Dye parts
Beans
Dye color
tan,medium brown,grayish tan,greenish brown,dark tan
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Cultivation |
Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Cross pollination
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Very tender
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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Nutrition |
Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Dried
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Beans
Description of edible parts
the classic coffee bean of commerce
Flavor / texture
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Horticulture |
Horticulture notes
Coffea arabica requires cross-pollination in order to bear fruit. It is very tender and will die on the first cold night. Arabian coffee is a native plant in the natural environment and may have originated from Ethiopia and Tropical Africa.
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Herbarium |
Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Coffea arabica is evergreen.
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