Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
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Taxon
Cola nitida
Common name:
Bitter kola, Cola, Kola, Kola nut
Family:
Malvaceae (Mallow)
Distribution:
Tropical Africa
IUCN Red list:
Not evaluated
Comments:
Cola nitida is closely related to Theobroma cacao, the cocoa tree, and the nuts have been used as a main ingredient for chocolate with a high melting point.
Links:
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Locations
1:
Tropical house 1
(Tropical House 1)
• Accession: 2016-197/1 • Provenance: Horticultural
Area
Individual