Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acuminata
ID:
615036

Status:
valid

Authors:
(P.Beauv.) Schott & Endl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Melet. Bot. : 83 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000614368

Common Names

  • Cola acuminata
  • Kola Nut
  • Bitter Kola

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Synonyms

  • Lunanea bichy DC. [unknown]
  • Sterculia grandiflora Vent. [unknown]
  • Siphoniopsis monoica H.Karst. [unknown]
  • Southwellia longifolia Raf. [unknown]
  • Sterculia acuminata P.Beauv. [unknown]
  • Sterculia macrocarpa G.Don [unknown]
  • Bichea acuminata (P.Beauv.) Farw. [unknown]
  • Bichea solitaria Stokes [unknown]
  • Bichea sulcata Pierre ex A.Chev. [unknown]
  • Braxipis grandiflora Raf. [unknown]
  • Clompanus longifolia Kuntze [unknown]
  • Cola grandiflora (Vent.) Schott & Endl. [unknown]
  • Cola ledermannii Engl. & K.Krause [unknown]
  • Cola macrocarpa (G.Don) Schott & Endl. [unknown]
  • Cola pseudoacuminata Engl. [unknown]
  • Colaria acuminata Raf. [unknown]
  • Edwardia acuminata (P.Beauv.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Edwardia lurida Raf. [unknown]
  • Helicteres paniculata Lour. [unknown]
  • Icosinia paniculata (Lour.) Raf. [unknown]

Description

Cola acuminata (also called Acuminate Cola, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Malvaceae family. It is an evergreen tree that grows up to 20 m in height. It is native to the tropical regions of Africa and is found in humid forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cola acuminata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its flowers attract bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellow anthers. Seed: Small, black, round seeds. Seedlings: Long, slender leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cola acuminata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring and rooted in a sandy soil mix. Plants should be grown in full sun and kept moist.

Where to Find Cola acuminata

Cola acuminata can be found in tropical Africa.

Cola acuminata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cola acuminata?

Cola acuminata

What is the common name of Cola acuminata?

Tapered Cola

What type of habitat does Cola acuminata prefer?

Cola acuminata prefers moist, shady areas such as forests and jungles

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-2730552: Based on the initial data import
Palisot de Beauvois (1752-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Beauv.' in the authors string.
Stephan Endlicher (1804-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Endl.' in the authors string.
Heinrich Wilhelm Schott (1794-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schott' in the authors string.