Status:
valid
Authors:
Oliv.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1882
Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 14: t. 1390 (1882)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000614488
Common Names
- Cola natalensis
- Natal Cola
- African Cola
Description
Cola natalensis (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 South Africa, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe. It grows in lowland rainforest, secondary forest, and moist savanna.
Uses & Benefits
Cola natalensis is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and malaria. It is also used as a stimulant, diuretic, and antispasmodic. The leaves are used to make a tea for treating digestive problems, and the bark is used to treat skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cola natalensis 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cola natalensis 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 natalensis
Cola natalensis is native to South Africa and can be found in the tropical rainforests of the region.
Cola natalensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cola natalensis?
Cola natalensis
What is the common name of Cola natalensis?
Natal cola
What is the natural habitat of Cola natalensis?
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,