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Coffea arabica

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Gentianales ›Family: Rubiaceae ›Genus: Coffea

About

Coffea arabica (/əˈræbɪkə/), also known as the Arabic coffee, is a species of flowering plant in the coffee and madder family Rubiaceae. It is believed to be the first species of coffee to have been cultivated and is currently the dominant cultivar, representing about 60% of global production. Coffee produced from the less acidic, more bitter, and more highly caffeinated robusta bean (C. canephora) makes up most of the remaining coffee production. Arabica coffee originates from...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Coffee?
The scientific name of Coffee is Coffea arabica.
What is the conservation status of Coffee?
The Coffee has a conservation status of Endangered.
What kingdom does Coffee belong to?
Coffee belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Coffee belong to?
Coffee belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Coffee belong to?
Coffee belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Coffee belong to?
Coffee belongs to the order Gentianales.
What family does Coffee belong to?
Coffee belongs to the family Rubiaceae.
What genus does Coffee belong to?
Coffee belongs to the genus Coffea.

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