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Cola acuminata

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Family: Malvaceae · Genus: Cola

Cola acuminata

M. A. P. Accardo Filho · cc_by_sa

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Cola acuminata is a species in the genus Cola, of the family Malvaceae, native to tropical Africa. It is generally known for its fruit, the kola nut, chewed as a source of caffeine in West Africa and used to impart the cola flavour in manufactured beverages such as Coca-Cola.

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