No images found for this plant ID: 5307.
Ensure images are uploaded to the Media Library and tagged with "5307" in the "plant_image_tag" taxonomy.
wild coffee-bean
Scientific Name: Bauhinia petersiana ssp. macrantha
Family: Fabaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth:
Duration:
Other Names:
Wild Coffee: A Botanical Exploration
The term "wild coffee" encompasses several different plants and products, often associated with coffee beans or coffee-related experiences.
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions "coffee beans" which, if ingested, could be a concern for pets due to caffeine content.
- "Psychotria nervosa" produces small, red, ellipsoid fruit, resembling coffee beans. Ingestion of any unidentified berries or fruit from plants in your environment should be avoided.
Considerations for Children
- The text mentions "coffee beans" which contain caffeine.
- "Psychotria nervosa" produces small, red, ellipsoid fruit, resembling coffee beans. Ingestion of any unidentified berries or fruit from plants in your environment should be avoided.
Accepted Scientific Name and Common Names
- Psychotria nervosa is also known by the common names "Wild coffee" and "shiny-leaved wild coffee".
- Bauhinia petersiana is known as "large white Bauhinia" or "wild coffee bean".
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Psychotria nervosa belongs to the family Rubiaceae.
- A discarded synonym for Psychotria nervosa is Psychotria undata.
Distribution and Habitat
- Psychotria nervosa is native to Florida.
- Bauhinia petersiana is native to the southern parts of Africa.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Wild plants (unspecified species) can grow between 9 and 12 meters (29 and 39 feet) tall and have an open growth habit.
- Psychotria nervosa is a Florida native shrub.
- Bauhinia petersiana is described as an ornamental shrub.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Frog Friendly Wild coffee is harvested in a symbiotic relationship with cloud people.
Quirky Facts
- "Kopi Luwak" refers to coffee beans that have been digested and excreted by civet cats. The digestive process is said to remove any bitterness from the beans.
- One article mentioned in the text humorously suggests that a Jacksonville chemist found a "pestiferous weed" to be of value, if it can be used to make coffee.
Further Information
- The text references Wild Bean Cafés and Wild Bean Coffee Companies in various locations, suggesting these may be sources of information about their coffee products.