Cola coccinea - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl. & K.Krause
Source:
cmp
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 48: 558 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000614400
Common Names
- Cola coccinea
- Coccinea Kola
- Coccinea Cola
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cola coccinea (also called Coccinea Cola, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It is a small tree or shrub that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa, from Nigeria east to Ethiopia and south to Angola and Mozambique. It is found in lowland and montane rainforest, and in secondary forest.
Uses & Benefits
Cola coccinea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and malaria.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cola coccinea is a white, small, cup-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedling is a small, oval-shaped seedling with a pale green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cola coccinea is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in the summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Plants should be grown in full sun and require regular watering.
Where to Find Cola coccinea
Cola coccinea can be found in tropical Africa, from Guinea to Uganda and Angola.
Cola coccinea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cola coccinea?
Cola coccinea
What is the natural habitat of Cola coccinea?
It is native to tropical Africa.
What are the uses of Cola coccinea?
It is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.
Species in the Cola genus
Cola kimbozensis, Cola pseudoclavata, Cola quentinii, Cola rondoensis, Cola ruawaensis, Cola acuminata, Cola alba, Cola altissima, Cola angustifolia, Cola anomala, Cola argentea, Cola attiensis, Cola ballayi, Cola bilenguensis, Cola bipindensis, Cola bodardii, Cola boxiana, Cola brevipes, Cola bruneelii, Cola buesgenii, Cola buntingii, Cola cabindensis, Cola caricifolia, Cola cauliflora, Cola cecidiifolia, Cola chlamydantha, Cola chlorantha, Cola clavata, Cola coccinea, Cola congolana, Cola cordifolia, Cola crispiflora, Cola digitata, Cola discoglypremnophylla, Cola diversifolia, Cola duparquetiana, Cola edeensis, Cola fibrillosa, Cola ficifolia, Cola flaviflora, Cola flavovelutina, Cola gabonensis, Cola gigantea, Cola gigas, Cola gilgiana, Cola gilletii, Cola glabra, Cola glaucoviridis, Cola greenwayi, Cola griseiflora,
Species in the Malvaceae family
Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2730583: Based on the initial data import
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
Kurt Krause (1883-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Krause' in the authors string.