Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrantha
ID:
615135

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 15: 137 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000614467



Common Names

  • Cola macrantha
  • Large-flowered Cola
  • Large-flowered Kola


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Description

Cola macrantha (also called Large-flowered 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 macrantha 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 macrantha 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 macrantha is a species of Cola native to tropical West Africa, from Nigeria to Angola. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Cola macrantha

Cola macrantha is found in tropical rainforests in West Africa.

Cola macrantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cola macrantha?

Cola macrantha

What is the family of Cola macrantha?

Malvaceae

What is the common name of Cola macrantha?

Macrantha

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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