Status:
valid
Authors:
Breteler
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Pl. Ecol. Evol. 147: 105 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338553
Common Names
- Cola stigmatosa
- Stigmatosa Cola
- Cola's Stigmatosa
Description
Cola stigmatosa (also called 'Stigmatic Cola', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen tree native to West Africa. It grows in moist, shady habitats and is characterized by its large, ovate leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Cola stigmatosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to attract beneficial insects and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cola stigmatosa has small, yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cola stigmatosa is an evergreen shrub native to India. It prefers to grow in full sun to partial shade and in well-draining soil. Propagation is best done through cuttings or by seed. The seeds should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.
Where to Find Cola stigmatosa
Cola stigmatosa is native to Gabon and can be found in moist, shady areas.
Cola stigmatosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cola stigmatosa?
Cola stigmatosa
What is the common name of Cola stigmatosa?
Stigmatose Cola
Where is Cola stigmatosa native to?
Africa
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,