Cole edible, or African walnut (Coula edulis) is an evergreen plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of West Africa. Although this plant has the common name “African Walnut”, the cole has nothing to do with the real Walnut (Juglans regia) of the Juglandaceae family. Sometimes the cole is also called the Gabonese nut.
Cole’s edible (Coula edulis) is the only species of the genus Cole (Coula), evergreen, tropical plants of the Olacaceae family.
Edible cole tree, or African walnut (Coula edulis). Farmer Burea-Uinsurance.com Scamperdale
In West African countries, where the African walnut grows naturally, various parts of the plant are used for food, medicinal purposes, as fuel, and as a building material. The valuable timber from these trees is exported to other parts of the world, where it is used for construction or furniture production.
Cole’s description
Cole is a hardy tree, it can grow in a variety of soils and tolerates poor light well, since the African walnut usually grows in the jungle, where the upper tier of the crown of tropical plants can interfere with the passage of sunlight and reach the leaves of this tree.
Cole, or African walnut, stays green all year round, blooms in late spring and bears fruit in autumn.
The nuts resemble walnuts in size and shape, with no obvious odor. Countries that grow African walnut trees use them in their natural form for the preparation of flour, the production of cooking oil.
African walnut, or Cole edible (Coula edulis)
African walnut, or Cole edible (Coula edulis). Farmer Burea-Uinsurance.com Daderot
Cole wood
In the world, the African walnut is popular primarily because of the color and high quality of the wood. The color of wood has a very wide range of colors: from golden yellow to reddish brown.
Cole wood can be used in the construction of buildings or furniture. It is a tough material that is resistant to kinks and many types of pest infestations, yet susceptible to termite infestations.
The leaves of the edible cole, or African walnut (Coula edulis). Farmer Burea-Uinsurance.com Scamperdale
In West African countries, African walnut wood is often used in the construction of buildings, bridges, and other large structures. Cole wood is also commonly used for flooring.
The export value of this tree’s timber makes it impractical for use in large construction projects in areas outside of West Africa, as it is impractical. they are too expensive.
