Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
coffaeoides
ID:
307572

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baill.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mens. Soc. Linn. Paris 1: 752 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000306904



Common Names

  • Schizozygia coffaeoides
  • Coffaeoides Schizozygia
  • Coffaeoides Palm


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Description

Schizozygia coffaeoides (also called Coffeeberry False Palm, among many other common names) is a palm tree that grows up to 15 m tall. It is native to tropical South America and is found in rainforests and other moist habitats. It has a slender trunk and long, feather-like leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Schizozygia coffaeoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Schizozygia coffaeoides is a white to yellowish-white, star-shaped flower with a short tube and five spreading lobes. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, dark green plant with a single stem and small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schizozygia coffaeoides is a small, evergreen, perennial shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or by division of the rootball.

Where to Find Schizozygia coffaeoides

Schizozygia coffaeoides can be found in tropical Africa, including Cameroon, Gabon, and Congo.

Schizozygia coffaeoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schizozygia coffaeoides?

Schizozygia coffaeoides

What is the common name of Schizozygia coffaeoides?

Coffaeoides Schizozygia

What is the natural habitat of Schizozygia coffaeoides?

It is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America

Species in the Schizozygia genus

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

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