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abata cola
Scientific Name: Cola acuminata
Family: Sterculiaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Tree
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Cola acuminata: Abata Cola
Cola acuminata, commonly known as Abata Cola, is a tropical tree native to West African rainforests. The kola nut from this tree is known for being a flavoring ingredient and source of caffeine in cola beverages.
Considerations for Pets
- Kola nuts contain caffeine, which can be harmful to pets if ingested.
Considerations for Children
- The kola nut, which comes from the Cola acuminata, contains caffeine.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cola acuminata (P. Beauv.) Schott & Endl.
- Synonyms: Cola pseudo-acuminata, Sterculia acuminata
- Common Names: Abata cola, kola nut, kola, bitter kola, gbanja cola, goro cola, English cola, colatree, goora-nut, evbe, ibong
- Family: Sterculiaceae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to West African rainforests.
- Also planted in the Neotropics.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- A tropical tree that belongs to the Cola genus, which includes over 120 species.
Quirky Facts
- Cola nitida nuts have only two cotyledons, while Cola acuminata nuts, which have three or more cotyledons, is called Obi Abata Yoruba.
- The caffeine-containing fruit of the tree is used as a flavoring ingredient in beverages and is the origin of the term "COLA".
Uses
- The kola nut is widely used as a food and stimulant in its native Africa.
- It's also used as a flavoring ingredient in beverages.
- Used in Ifa/Orisa traditions and customs.
Further Information
- Discover Life: Discover Life's page about Cola acuminata
- B and T World Seeds' database output
- biolib.cz: Cola acuminata in biolib.cz