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Cola gigantea var. glabrescens

Family: Malvaceae


What it is like

A tree. It grows 30 m tall.


Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Côte d'Ivoire, Ivory Coast, West Africa


How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten raw. The leaves are cooked.

Edible parts

Fruit, leaves


How it is grown


Its other names

Local names

Awah, Ewale, Tongbaple

Synonyms