Is coffee a tropical crop? Is it a tropical cash crop?

Is coffee a tropical crop?

Coffee is a tropical crop. Because this plant mainly grows in tropical rainforests, it is mostly distributed in tropical regions of the Eastern Hemisphere, especially in Africa. It prefers a calm, cool and shady growing environment. It has high requirements for temperature and is often found in mountainous areas with an altitude of 800-1800 meters.

What kind of crop is coffee?

Coffee is one of the economic crops. This plant has early returns and high output value. The harvest period can be as long as 20-30 years. The economic benefits are very high. Moreover, people's demand for coffee is increasing. It is one of the must-have drinks for office workers. It contains caffeine, tannins, minerals, sugar and other elements. It also has the effects of relieving fatigue, stimulating the central nervous system, warming the kidneys and removing cold. It has a wide range of uses.

What plant is coffee

Coffee is a plant of the genus Coffea, Rubiaceae, Rubiaales, Angiosperms. It is a shrub or small tree. The plant is relatively short, about 5-8 meters in height, with many branches at the base. The fruit is oval when ripe, red in color, about 1-2 cm in diameter, and the mesocarp is fleshy with a slightly sweet taste. The ventral surface is flat with longitudinal grooves on the surface.