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Bamenda cola

Cola anomala · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

Bamenda cola, scientifically known as Cola anomala, is a significant medicinal plant native to West African rainforests. Renowned for its therapeutic properties, it is traditionally used to treat various ailments, including digestive issues and fatigue. This potent botanical holds immense cultural value and remains a vital resource in herbal medicine.

Family
Malvaceae
Native range
Africa
Parts used
Not available
Common names
Bamenda Cola
Scientific synonyms
Not available

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Cola anomala

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Malvales and the family Malvaceae. Finally, it is taxonomically identified by the genus Cola.

Rank Classification
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Malvales
Family Malvaceae
Genus Cola

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a very specific and localized geographical distribution within the African continent. It is primarily found throughout the West-Central Tropical Africa region. Within this expansive area, its presence is notably centered in Cameroon. This restricted range suggests that the species relies on the particular ecological conditions found in these tropical zones. Consequently, understanding its habitat in Cameroon is essential for studying its natural occurrence.

Region Area
West-Central Tropical Africa Cameroon

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Cola anomala is characterized by its robust growth form, primarily manifesting as a woody tree. As a climbing species, it exhibits self-supporting tendencies, functioning as a liana or vine that can act in both obligatory and facultative capacities to navigate its environment. The plant possesses a distinctly woody structure, which supports its significant vertical development. In terms of stature, it is a substantial specimen capable of reaching a maximum plant height of approximately 18.28822238 meters.

Climber :
self-supporting
Growth form :
tree
Plant height max:
18.28822238 m
Woodiness :
woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Activities

Cola anomala has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antimicrobial.

Activities reported in Cola anomala
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antimicrobial 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antimicrobial

  1. BioMed research international

Conditions

Cola anomala has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include Diarrhea, Shigellosis.

Conditions investigated for Cola anomala
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Diarrhea 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Shigellosis 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Diarrhea

  1. BioMed research international

Shigellosis

  1. BioMed research international

Preparations

Cola anomala has 1 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include water/ethanol Cola anomala pods extract.

Preparations reported for Cola anomala
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Water/ethanol cola anomala pods extract 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Water/ethanol cola anomala pods extract

  1. BioMed research international