Cola welwitschii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Exell & Mendonça ex R.Germ.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
Consp. Fl. Angol. 1(2): 205 (1951)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000614553
Common Names
- Cola welwitschii
- African cola
- Welwitsch's cola
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Cola welwitschii (also called Welwitsch's 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 welwitschii 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
The flowers of Cola welwitschii are white, and the seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Cola welwitschii is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It is native to tropical Africa, from Nigeria east to Ethiopia and south to Angola. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. The plants should be grown in a sunny location and kept moist.
Where to Find Cola welwitschii
Cola welwitschii is native to tropical Africa, from Sierra Leone to Uganda and Tanzania.
Cola welwitschii FAQ
What are the common names of Cola welwitschii?
Welwitsch's cola
What is the natural habitat of Cola welwitschii?
It is found in tropical rainforests of western and central Africa
What is the size of Cola welwitschii?
It can grow up to 10 meters in height
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-2730724: Based on the initial data import
Francisco de Ascensão Mendonça (1889-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mendonça' in the authors string.
Arthur Wallis Exell (1901-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Exell' in the authors string.
René Gerard Antoine Germain (1914-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Germ.' in the authors string.