kola tree; cola tree
Refers to trees of the genus Cola, especially Cola acuminata, whose nuts are used in cola drinks.
See also: コーラ
The kola tree is native to West Africa.
The nuts of the kola tree are used as an ingredient in cola drinks.
Standard mixed kanji-katakana spelling.
All-katakana spelling, sometimes used in botanical contexts.
From English 'kola' or 'cola', ultimately from a West African language. The Japanese name simply combines the loanword コーラ with 木 (tree).