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Cola (native name). Sterculiaceae. Cola. Also called Kola, Korra, Gorra. One species is much grown in the tropics for the stimulating cola nut.
The genus consists entirely of plants with unisexual or polygamous fls. in axillary or terminal clusters: calyx 4-5-cleft; petals none: fr. of 4-5 leathery or woody oblong carpels.—Probably about 40 species, of Trop. Afr. trees chiefly interesting for the cola nuts, which are said to sustain the natives in great feats of endurance. The tree grows on the east coast of Afr., but is very abundant on the west coast, and is now cult, in the W. Indies. Within the tropics the trade in this nut is said to be immense. It has become famous in the U. S. through many preparations for medicinal purposes and summer drinks. The seeds are about the size and appearance of a horse-chestnut, and have a bitter taste. Although repeatedly intro. to Kew, England, the plant never flowered there until 1868.
Colas require a rich, well-drained soil. Those introduced into the West Indies and other parts of America, especially C. acuminata, thrive best on a sandy loam. The trees are grown from seeds, which are large and fleshy, keeping well for some weeks after ripening. As the tree is difficult to transplant, the seeds may be planted singly in small pots, and the young trees kept growing thus until wanted for permanent planting. Propagation may also be effected by cuttings of ripe wood, which should be placed in bottom heat, and treated in the usual way. (E. N. Reasoner.)
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[[Image:CocaColaBottle.jpg|right|thumb|225px|Indonesian Coca-Cola bottle.]]
[[Image:CocaColaBottle.jpg|right|thumb|225px|Indonesian Coca-Cola bottle.]]