

Cola
Botanical name: Cola
Cola
Botanical name: Cola


Description

They are evergreen trees, growing up to about 18 m tall , with glossy ovoid leaves and star-shaped fruit. Cola has approximately 100 to 125 species. They occurin the evergreen lowland and montane forest of continental (primarily tropical) Africa.


Species of Cola


Gbanja cola tree
Gbanja cola tree is a cultivated evergreen grown for its attractive flowers and seeds. Known as kola nuts, the seeds contain caffeine and are an ingredient in energy drinks and used for flavoring in sodas.

Mandingo cola
They are evergreen trees, growing up to about 18 m tall , with glossy ovoid leaves and star-shaped fruit. Mandingo cola has approximately 100 to 125 species. They occurin the evergreen lowland and montane forest of continental (primarily tropical) Africa.




Scientific Classification
