Definition

Noun 1. A species of coffee plant: Coffea canephora is a species of coffee plant native to West Africa. It is one of the two primary species cultivated for commercial coffee production, known for its higher caffeine content and greater resistance to disease compared to Coffea arabica. 2. The source of robusta coffee beans: The seeds (beans) of this plant are used to produce robusta coffee, which is characterized by a stronger, more bitter flavor and is commonly used in instant coffee and espresso blends.

Examples of Usage

• is widely cultivated in Vietnam and Brazil.
• The farmer decided to plant because it is more resistant to pests.
• This espresso blend contains a high percentage of beans from .

Advanced Usage

• In botanical/agricultural contexts: The term is used precisely to distinguish this species from in scientific discussions about cultivation, genetics, and disease resistance.
  • The study compared the yield of Coffea canephora under different shade conditions.

Variants and Related Words

• Robusta: This is the common name for the coffee produced from beans. It is often used interchangeably in commercial and general contexts.
  • We source our robusta from sustainable farms.
• : The other primary species of coffee plant, which produces arabica beans, generally considered to have a smoother, more complex flavor.

Synonyms

• Robusta coffee plant
• Robusta (when referring to the commercial product/beans)

Related Terms

• Coffee rust: A devastating fungal disease against which shows notable resistance.
• Liberica: Another, less common, species of coffee plant ().

Noun

1. native to West Africa but grown in Java and elsewhere; resistant to coffee rust