Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pierlotii
ID:
615168

Status:
valid

Authors:
Germ.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1962

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 32: 495 (1962)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000614500



Common Names

  • Cola pierlotii
  • Pierlot's Cola
  • African Cola


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Description

Cola pierlotii (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 in lowland rainforest, secondary forest, and moist savanna.

Uses & Benefits

Cola pierlotii 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 pierlotii 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 pierlotii is a small to medium-sized tree, growing to a height of 10–15 m. It is propagated by seed. The seed should be sown in a warm, moist, well-drained soil and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination. The seedlings should be transplanted to individual pots when they reach a height of 15–20 cm.

Where to Find Cola pierlotii

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

Cola pierlotii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cola pierlotii?

Cola pierlotii

What is the common name of Cola pierlotii?

Pierlot's cola

What is the natural habitat of Cola pierlotii?

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,