Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nigerica
ID:
615158

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brenan & Keay

Source:
cmp

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 36: t. 3533 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000614490



Common Names

  • Cola nigerica
  • Nigerian Cola
  • African Cola


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Description

Cola nigerica (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 Nigeria, Cameroon, and Gabon. It grows in lowland rainforest, secondary forest, and moist savanna.

Uses & Benefits

Cola nigerica 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

Flower of Cola nigerica is white with yellow anthers. The seed is a single, hard, black seed. The seedling is a small, white, hairy seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cola nigerica 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 nigerica

Cola nigerica is native to Nigeria and can be found in the tropical rainforests of the region.

Cola nigerica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cola nigerica?

Cola nigerica

What is the common name of Cola nigerica?

Nigerian cola

What is the natural habitat of Cola nigerica?

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-2730668: 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.