Cola acuminata, is an evergreen tree of the family Malvaceae, native to tropical Africa; while Cola nitida belongs to the family Sterculiaceae. They are native to the rainforests of tropical West Africa and common names are kola nut (both) or bitter kola (Cola nitida).
Cola is a genus of trees native to the tropical forests of Africa, classified in the family Malvaceae, subfamily Sterculioideae. Species in this genus are sometimes referred to as kola tree or kola nut for the caffeine-containing fruit produced by the trees that is often used as a flavoring ingredient in beverages.
Supplier: Kola nut, cola nut, tiger nut