Cola
Cola verticillata
- Native to:
- Angola, Benin, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, DR Congo, Gabon, Ghana, Gulf of Guinea Is., Nigeria
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Malvaceae
- Genus:
- Cola
- Species:
- Cola verticillata
- USDA Symbol:
- COVE10
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 2500 cm
- 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 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers organic matter-rich environments