Cola

Cola pachycarpa

Native to:
Cameroon, DR Congo, Gabon, Nigeria

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Malvaceae
Genus:
Cola
Species:
Cola pachycarpa
USDA Symbol:
COPA33

Growth Characteristics

Height:
2500 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Colors:
yellow, red

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, small mammals

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
native to tropical regions with high humidity