Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lateritia
ID:
615113

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Königl. Bot. Gart. Berlin 2: 307 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000614445



Common Names

  • Cola lateritia
  • Brick-red Cola
  • Brick-red Kola


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Synonyms

  • Sterculia derumieri De Wild. [unknown]
  • Bichea lateritia (K.Schum.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Bichea rhodoxantha (K.Schum.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Cola rhodoxantha K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Cola seretii De Wild. [unknown]
  • Cola lateritia nigerica Baker f. [unknown]

Description

Cola lateritia (also called Red Kola, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree that grows up to 10 m in height. It is native to tropical regions of West Africa and is found in lowland rainforests and moist woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Cola lateritia is used as a stimulant and has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Cola lateritia var. maclaudii (A.Chev.) Brenan & Keay

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cola lateritia 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Cola lateritia can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a range of soils from sandy to clay. It is also tolerant of light frosts.

Where to Find Cola lateritia

Cola lateritia can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.

Cola lateritia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cola lateritia?

Cola lateritia

What is the common name of Cola lateritia?

Lateritic Cola

What is the natural habitat of Cola lateritia?

It is native to tropical Africa and is found in lowland rainforests

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,

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