Cola nitida | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Rosids |
Order: | Malvales |
Family: | Malvaceae |
Genus: | Cola |
Species: | C. nitida
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Binomial name | |
Cola nitida | |
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Cola nitida is a species of plant belonging to the family Malvaceae.
It is a tree native to the rainforests of tropical West Africa. Common names include kola nut, cola, kola and bitter kola.[1] The seeds contain caffeine and are chewed as a stimulant and used in the manufacture of soft drinks. The nuts and other parts of the tree have many uses of a ceremonial nature and in traditional medicine. The timber has multiple uses.