Cola discoglypremnophylla
Family: Malvaceae
What it is like
A tree. It grows 6-10 m tall. The leaves are 10 cm long by 6-7 cm wide. They are broadly oval. The edges can be wavy. The flowers are yellow. The fruit are red to brown and in dense clusters.
Also put in the family Sterculiaceae.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows between 100-500 m above sea level. It grows in seasonally dry areas.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, East Africa, Mozambique, Tanzania
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Seeds - stimulant
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Chinguena, Kola, Muungu