Bamenda kola
Cola anomala
Family: Malvaceae
What it is like
A large tree. It grows to 30 m high. The trunk is 60 cm across. The crown is dense. The flowers are yellow.
Also put in the family Sterculiaceae.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in mountain forest in Central Africa. It grows up to 2,300 m altitude in Cameroon.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, Cameroon, Central Africa, West Africa
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Seeds, stimulant, nuts
How it is grown
Leafy cuttings treated with hormone can be used to grow plants.
Its other names
Local names
Agbourou, Anomalous cola, Tamtsi