Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calycosa
ID:
934352

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wernham

Source:
wcs

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 52: 7 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000933690

Common Names

  • Calycosa Cuviera
  • Wild Cuviera
  • Cuviera

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Description

Cuviera calycosa (also called calycose cuviera, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 10 m tall. It is native to West Africa and is found in lowland rainforest. It has a single trunk and a rounded crown with dark green leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Cuviera calycosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a shade tree. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Cuviera calycosa are small, greenish-white and borne in dense panicles. The seeds are small, winged and brown. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple, entire leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cuviera calycosa is a medium-sized evergreen tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to South Africa and is widely cultivated in gardens and parks. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and rooted in a moist soil mix. The tree prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Cuviera calycosa

Cuviera calycosa is native to the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces of South Africa and can be found in the wild in the Drakensberg Mountains.

Species in the Cuviera genus

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References