Cola nitida

Cola nitida
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Eudicots
Clade:	Rosids
Order:	Malvales
Family:	Malvaceae
Genus:	Cola
Species:	C. nitida
Binomial name
Cola nitida Schott & Endl.
Synonyms
Bichea nitida (Vent.) Farw. Cola vera K.Schum Sterculia nitida Vent.

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.