coffea robusta
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Definition
Noun: * A species of coffee plant: Coffea robusta is the scientific name for a specific species of coffee plant, Coffea canephora, commonly known as Robusta coffee. It is characterized by its hardiness, higher caffeine content, and distinct flavor profile compared to Arabica coffee.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Coffea robusta is widely cultivated in Vietnam and Brazil.
- The farmer decided to plant Coffea robusta because it is more resistant to disease.
- This instant coffee is made primarily from coffea robusta beans.
Advanced Usage
- In botanical and agricultural contexts: The term is used precisely to distinguish this species from . It often appears in scientific writing, agricultural reports, and discussions about coffee bean sourcing and trade.
- The study compared the yield of Coffea arabica and Coffea robusta under the same climatic conditions.
Variants and Related Words
- Robusta (n): The common name for the coffee produced from the plant.
- This blend contains 70% Arabica and 30% Robusta.
- Coffea canephora (n): The formal botanical synonym for .
- Coffee rust: A devastating fungal disease (Hemileia vastatrix) to which has notable resistance.
Synonyms
- Robusta coffee (n): The commercial and common name for coffee from this plant.
- Coffea canephora (n): The alternative scientific name.
Related Terms (Not Phrasal Verbs)
- Arabica (n): Refers to , the other primary species of coffee plant, known for its smoother, more complex flavor and lower caffeine content.
- Liberica (n): Refers to , a less common species of coffee plant.
Noun
- native to West Africa but grown in Java and elsewhere; resistant to coffee rust