Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Chev.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Compt. Rend. Hebd. Séances Acad. Sci. 150: 624 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000614370
Common Names
- Cola alba
- White Kola
- White Cola
Description
Cola alba (also called White 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 alba 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cola alba 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 alba
Cola alba can be found in tropical Africa.
Cola alba FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cola alba?
Cola alba
What is the common name of Cola alba?
White Cola
What type of habitat does Cola alba prefer?
Cola alba 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,