This species was only recognised as distinct in 2002, prior to this it had been seen as a lowland form of Cola usambarensis[]. It is quite likely that the uses of the two are interchangeable[].

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General Information

Cola lukei is a much-branched, evergreen tree growing 6 - 10 metres tall[].
The tree is harvested from the wild for local use of its wood.
The plant has a very restricted range and is under threat due to illegal logging and coppicing. It is classified as 'Endangered' in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species(2011)[].

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

East tropical Africa - northern Tanzania.

Habitat

Evergreen lowland forest with Pterocarpus mildbraedii, Ouratea sacleuxii, Chassalia zimmermannii, Tricalysia, Saintpaulia sp. etc. At elevations around 350 metres[, ].

Properties

Conservation Status	Endangered
Medicinal Rating
Other Uses Rating
Habit	Evergreen Tree
Height	8.00 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

The flowers are produced on the trunk and branches[].
The tree can be coppiced[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

The bark of the closely related Cola usambarensis is used for treating at least five ailments (no more details are given)[]. It is very likely that this species will have the same uses[].

Other Uses

The wood is used for poles[].
The wood is used for fuel[].

This species is very closely related to Cola usambarensis and is likely to have the same uses. These are:-

Rope is made from the bark[, ].

The wood is hard, heavy and tough. It is used for poles, tool handles, etc[].
The wood is used for fuel and to make charcoal[].

Propagation

Seed -

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