Cola griseiflora

De Wild.

Malvaceae Edible: Leaves - flavouring, Fruit, Seed - spice

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Description

A tree. It can grow 25 m tall. The trunk can be 30 cm across. The leaf stalk is 16 cm long. The leaves are alternate and simple. They are 6-30 cm long by 2-16 cm wide. The fruit consists of follicles. These are oval and 6 cm long by 3.5 cm wide.

Edible Uses

The leaves are used as a flavoring, the fruit is eaten, and the seeds are used as a spice.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant. It grows up to 800 m above sea level.

Where It Grows

Africa, Central Africa, Congo DR, Gabon,

Synonyms

Cola itambensis Pellegr.Cola itsoghensis Pellegr.Cola limbengensis Pellegr.

References (2)

PROTA4U
World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

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