Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pseudoclavata
ID:
507528

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cheek

Source:
cmp

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. E. Africa , Sterculiac.: 43 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000506860

Common Names

  • Cola pseudoclavata
  • False-clawed cola
  • False-clawed cola tree

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Description

Cola pseudoclavata (also called False-clawed Cola, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Africa. It has an upright habit and grows up to 5 meters tall. Its leaves are dark green and glossy, and its flowers are yellow. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Cola pseudoclavata is used as a traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, and cold. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for making paper and rope.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cola pseudoclavata is a white, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cola pseudoclavata is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 10m in height. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Cola pseudoclavata

Cola pseudoclavata is native to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and can be found in the Ituri forest.

Cola pseudoclavata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cola pseudoclavata?

Cola pseudoclavata

What is the common name of Cola pseudoclavata?

False-clawed cola

What is the natural habitat of Cola pseudoclavata?

Tropical and subtropical regions of Africa

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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