Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
megalophylla
ID:
615141

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brenan & Keay

Source:
cmp

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 36: t. 3532 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000614473

Common Names

  • Cola megalophylla
  • Large-leaved Cola
  • Large-leaved Kola

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Description

Cola megalophylla (also called Kola nut, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Sterculiaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa, and is found in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Angola, and Zambia. It grows as a small tree, reaching heights of up to 15 meters, and has large, leathery leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Cola megalophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cola megalophylla 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 megalophylla is a species of Cola native to tropical West Africa, from Guinea to Cameroon. 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 megalophylla

Cola megalophylla is native to Cameroon and can be found in the tropical rainforests of the region.

Cola megalophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cola megalophylla?

Cola megalophylla

What is the common name of Cola megalophylla?

Giant cola

What is the natural habitat of Cola megalophylla?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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-2730652: Based on the initial data import
John Patrick Micklethwait Brenan (1917-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brenan' in the authors string.
Ronald William John Keay (1920-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Keay' in the authors string.