Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lepidota
ID:
615119

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 15: 136 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000614451



Common Names

  • Cola lepidota
  • Scaly Cola
  • Scaly Kola


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Description

Cola lepidota (also called Scaly 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 lepidota 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cola lepidota has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval in shape. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with two or three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cola lepidota 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 lepidota

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

Cola lepidota FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cola lepidota?

Cola lepidota

What is the common name of Cola lepidota?

Lepidote Cola

What is the natural habitat of Cola lepidota?

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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