Abata Cola
Cola acuminata
- Native to:
- Angola, Benin, Cabinda, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, DR Congo, Gabon, Gulf of Guinea Is., Nigeria, Togo
M. A. P. Accardo Filho (pt.wikipedia.org)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Malvaceae
- Genus:
- Cola
- Species:
- Cola acuminata
- USDA Symbol:
- COAC4
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 2000 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Colors:
- white, yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- good drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to tropical rainforests, prefers humid conditions
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–42 days
- Notes:
- Seeds are recalcitrant and must be planted fresh; they lose viability rapidly if dried.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI