Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rostrata
ID:
615185

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 33: 314 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000614517

Common Names

  • Cola rostrata
  • Beaked Cola
  • African Cola

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Description

Cola rostrata (also called African Cola, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It is native to tropical Africa. It is a small tree or shrub, growing up to 10 m tall. The leaves are alternate, simple, and ovate-oblong, 5–15 cm long and 2–7 cm broad. The flowers are yellow, with five petals, produced in panicles.

Uses & Benefits

Cola rostrata is used for its medicinal properties, including as an antispasmodic, diuretic, and anti-inflammatory. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves can be used to make a tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Cola rostrata 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 rostrata 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 rostrata

Cola rostrata is native to the Democratic Republic of Congo and can be found in the tropical rainforests of the region.

Cola rostrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cola rostrata?

Cola rostrata

What is the family of Cola rostrata?

Malvaceae

What is the common name of Cola rostrata?

Rostrata

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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