Akoele
Cola rostrata
Family: Malvaceae
What it is like
A medium sized tree. It grows to 15 m high. The trunk is 40 cm across.
Also put in the family Sterculiaceae.
Where it is found
A tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Cameroon, Central Africa, Congo, Congo R, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Nigeria, West Africa
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Seeds
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Mecor