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Kola nut

Cola nitida

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Distributed across Burkina Faso, Guinea, India, and Seychelles.

🇧🇫 Burkina Faso 🇬🇳 Guinea 🇮🇳 India 🇸🇨 Seychelles

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Spanish colatero
French kolatier
German Kolabaum

Similar Species in Cola

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Bunting's Cola
Cola buntingii
Near Threatened
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Club-fruited Cola
Cola clavata
Endangered
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Congo Cola
Cola congolana
Least Concern
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Discoglypremna-leaved Cola
Cola discoglypremnophylla
Endangered
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Giant Cola
Cola gigantea
Least Concern
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Large-Leaved Cola
Cola mossambicensis
Near Threatened
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Laurel-leaved Kola
Cola laurifolia
Least Concern
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Pierlot's Cola
Cola pierlotii
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Kola nut?
The scientific name of Kola nut is Cola nitida. It belongs to the genus Cola.
What is the conservation status of Kola nut?
Kola nut (Cola nitida) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Kola nut live?
Kola nut is found in Distributed across Burkina Faso, Guinea, India, and Seychelles.. Countries include Burkina Faso, Guinea, India, Seychelles.
What family does Kola nut belong to?
Kola nut (Cola nitida) belongs to the genus Cola, which is part of the taxonomic family Malvaceae.
Is Kola nut endangered?
No, Kola nut (Cola nitida) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Kola nut belong to?
Kola nut (Cola nitida) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of Kola nut?
The closest relatives of Kola nut in the genus Cola include Bunting's Cola, Club-fruited Cola, Congo Cola, Discoglypremna-leaved Cola, Giant Cola.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Cola — 10 Species

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Bunting's Cola
Cola buntingii
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Club-fruited Cola
Cola clavata
EN 🐾
Congo Cola
Cola congolana
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Discoglypremna-leaved Cola
Cola discoglypremnophylla
EN 🐾
Giant Cola
Cola gigantea
LC
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Kola nut
Cola nitida
LC
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Large-Leaved Cola
Cola mossambicensis
NT 🐾
Laurel-leaved Kola
Cola laurifolia
LC 🐾
Pierlot's Cola
Cola pierlotii
LC 🐾
True kola
Cola acuminata
LC
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