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ghanja kola

Scientific Name: Cola nitida

Family: Sterculiaceae

Category: Dicot

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Cola nitida (Ghanja Kola)

Cola nitida, commonly known as Ghanja Kola, is a plant of interest due to its various uses and presence in different regions.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Cola nitida (Vent.) A. Chev.
  • Family: Malvaceae
  • Common Names: Ghanja Kola, Kola, Goora Nut, Bitter Kola
  • Synonym: Cola nitida (Vent.) Schott &amp Endl. (not accepted)

Distribution and Habitat

  • Eastern Guinean forests
  • Western Guinean lowland forests
  • Guinean forest-savanna mosaic
  • Guinean mangroves
  • Observed in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (planted) and Kahului, Maui, Hawaii.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Evergreen Kola tree
  • Glossy, pointed leaves
  • Produces fruits containing cola nuts

Uses

  • Kola nut extract is used in the food industry as a flavoring ingredient.