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Cola nitida (Vent.) Schott & Endl. - Sterculiaceae - Gbanja cola, bitter cola, Bittere Kolanuss, (Echter) Kolabaum
Tree, native to the west coast of Africa, cultivated in Africa, introduced elsewhere (tropics, subtritropics).
„The mature fruit of Cola species is a nut known as kolanut. It has a bitter flavour and high caffeine content. It is chewed in many West African cultures individually or in a group setting. It is often used ceremonially, presented to tribal chiefs or to guests. Chewing kolanut can ease hunger pangs. Kolanuts are used mainly for their stimulant and euphoriant qualities… It is chewed in many West African cultures individually or in a group setting. It is often used ceremonially, presented to tribal chiefs or to guests. Chewing kolanut can
ease hunger pangs. Kolanuts are used mainly for their stimulant and euphoriant qualities.“
[Phytochemical and Antimicrobial Studies of Four Species of Cola Schott & Endl. (Sterculiaceae), Mubo Adeola Sonibare, Micheal O Soladoye, Oyedokun O Esan, Oluwadayo O Sonibare, Afr J Tradit Complement Altern Med., Vol.6(4), 2009, 518–525] http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2816472/pdf/AJT0604-0518.pdf