How to identify Arabian coffee (Coffea arabica)
Arabian coffee, also known as Coffee Plant , Coffee, Coffee shrub of arabia
Arabian coffee is characterized as a compact evergreen with an upright growth habit, typically reaching heights of 6-15 feet (1.8-4.5 meters). It has glossy, dark green leaves and forms clusters of fragrant, white blooms which transitions into green berries that ripen to a deep red. The berries possess a fleshy exterior with two seeds inside, commonly processed into well-known aromatic seeds. It features a fissured bark on mature branches, giving it a rugged texture.
Lifespan: Perennial
Plant Type: Shrub
Leaf Type: Evergreen
Fragrant star-shaped white flowers with 5-lobed tubular shape.
Glossy dark green elliptic leaves with wavy margins, prominent veins.
Clusters of green berries ripen to deep red, containing fleshy exterior and two seeds.
Upright trunk reaching 4-6 inches (10-15 cm) in diameter, with fissured grayish-brown bark.
Distinctive fragrance resembling jasmine, making it easily identifiable.
The leaves of arabian coffee are glabrous and glossy, presenting a dark green hue. They are elliptic, measuring approximately 3-6 inches (7.6-15 cm) in length. The leaves have prominent veins and wavy margins, contributing to a distinct texture. These characteristics, including their pointed, opposite ends, make the leaves easily identifiable. Their shiny surface and well-defined veins enhance the plant's overall appearance.
Arabian coffee features fragrant, star-shaped flowers that resemble the aroma of jasmine. Blooming from May to June, these white flowers grow in axillary clusters of 2 to 9. Each flower is tubular and 5-lobed, with a sweet scent that is highly appealing. The star-shaped blooms contribute to its distinctive appearance, making it easily identifiable. The overall arrangement and fragrance of these flowers make them a charming addition to any garden or plant collection.
The fruit of arabian coffee starts as green two-seeded berries, evolving through yellow and light red stages before attaining a deep red ripeness, although some varieties may also culminate in yellow or purple hues. Each berry, approximately the shape of an oval and sporting a glossy sheen, is typically labeled as such due to its composition. The rind encloses a sweet, edible flesh, which gives way to a pair of seeds. These seeds, commonly sought after, are encased in a hard shell, known as a pyrene. The contrast in textures between the outer fruit and the inner pyrene is distinctive.
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Scientific Classification of Arabian coffee
