Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caricifolia
ID:
615061

Status:
valid

Authors:
(G.Don) K.Schum.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Afrik. Pflanzen-Fam. 5: 111 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000614393

Common Names

  • Cola caricifolia
  • Caricifolia Kola
  • Caricifolia Cola

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Synonyms

  • Cola afzelii (R.Br.) Mast. [unknown]
  • Cola dewevrei De Wild. & T.Durand [unknown]
  • Courtenia afzelii R.Br. [unknown]
  • Edwardia caricifolia (G.Don) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Sterculia caricifolia G.Don [unknown]

Description

Cola caricifolia (also called Caricifolia 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 caricifolia is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and malaria. It is also used as a stimulant, diuretic, and antispasmodic. The leaves are used to make a tea for treating digestive problems, and the bark is used to treat skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cola caricifolia is a 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 caricifolia 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 caricifolia

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

Cola caricifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cola caricifolia?

Cola caricifolia

What is the family of Cola caricifolia?

Malvaceae

What is the common name of Cola caricifolia?

Caricifolia

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-2730577: Based on the initial data import
George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.