Cola pachycarpa
Cola pachycarpa · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Cola pachycarpa, is a significant medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Valued for its stimulant properties, it contains essential alkaloids that enhance alertness and energy. Often used in traditional practices to combat fatigue, this species plays a vital role in regional ethnobotanical studies and herbal wellness.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Cola pachycarpaDistribution
This plant exhibits a specific distribution pattern primarily concentrated within the tropical regions of the African continent. In West Tropical Africa, its presence is notably documented in Nigeria. Moving into West-Central Tropical Africa, the species can be found extending through Cameroon and Gabon. Furthermore, its geographical range encompasses the vast territory of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Collectively, these locations highlight the plant's reliance on the humid environments characteristic of these equatorial zones.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Gabon |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | DR Congo |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Botanical Identification
Morphology
The morphology of Cola pachycarpa is characterized by a woody growth form that primarily manifests as a tree. While it exhibits climbing tendencies, functioning as a self-supporting liana or vine, it maintains a structural capacity that allows it to exist as a self-supporting entity rather than being strictly an obligatory climber. This versatile growth habit allows the plant to achieve significant vertical development, with a maximum plant height reaching approximately 9.14 meters.
- Climber :
- self-supporting
- Growth form :
- tree
- Plant height max:
- 9.144111192 m
- Woodiness :
- woody
Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)
Plant Parts
Cola pachycarpa has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- Journal of ethnopharmacology