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
