Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gabonensis
ID:
615090

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mast.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 1: 222 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000614422

Common Names

  • Cola gabonensis
  • Gabon Cola
  • Gabon Kola

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Synonyms

  • Edwardia gabonensis (Mast.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Cola gabonensis (also called Gabon 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 gabonensis is used as a stimulant and has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cola gabonensis is white in color with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oblong shape. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cola gabonensis is a species of Cola native to tropical West Africa, from Gabon to Cameroon. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Cola gabonensis

Cola gabonensis can be found in Gabon.

Cola gabonensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cola gabonensis?

Cola gabonensis

What is the natural habitat of Cola gabonensis?

It is native to tropical Africa.

What are the uses of Cola gabonensis?

It is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

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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