Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cabindensis
ID:
615060

Status:
valid

Authors:
Exell

Source:
cmp

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 65(Suppl. 1): 39 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000614392

Common Names

  • Cola cabindensis
  • Cabinden Kola
  • Cabindensis Cola

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Description

Cola cabindensis (also called Cabinda Cola, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It is a small tree or shrub that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa, from Nigeria east to Ethiopia and south to Angola and Mozambique. It is found in lowland and montane rainforest, and in secondary forest.

Uses & Benefits

Cola cabindensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and yellow flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cola cabindensis is a white or yellowish-white, small, cup-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedling is a small, oval-shaped seedling with a pale green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cola cabindensis 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 cabindensis

Cola cabindensis can be found in tropical Africa, from Guinea to Uganda and Angola.

Cola cabindensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cola cabindensis?

Cola cabindensis

What is the family of Cola cabindensis?

Malvaceae

What is the common name of Cola cabindensis?

Cabindensis

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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