Organisms

Cola

A plant genus of the family STERCULIACEAE. This is the source of the kola nut which contains CAFFEINE and is used in popular beverages.

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Structured Summary

Abstract

A plant genus of the family STERCULIACEAE. This is the source of the kola nut which contains CAFFEINE and is used in popular beverages.

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Synonyms

6 entry terms
  • Cola acuminata
  • Cola nitida
  • Kola Nut
  • Kola Nuts
  • Nut, Kola
  • Nuts, Kola

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Aspects Covered

20 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, anatomy & histology, chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, physiology, poisoning, radiation effects, toxicity, ultrastructure, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

do not confuse with the cola beverage; GOTU KOLA see CENTELLA and BITTER KOLA see GARCINIA KOLA are also available

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History Note

2002

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  1. B01w.875w.800w.575w.912w.250w.859.821w.500w.212w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Cola. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D030221. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D030221
  2. Cola. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cola_(plant)
  3. Cola. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q114264