Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Malvaceae

Genus:

Cola

Species:

Cola anomala

USDA Symbol:

COAN14

Growth Characteristics

Height:

2500 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Colors:

white, yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

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:

Thrives in forested areas with organic matter

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–42 days

Notes:

Fresh seeds germinate best; recalcitrant seeds lose viability quickly if dried.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI