Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longiflora
ID:
934361

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hiern

Source:
wcs

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 3: 157 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000933699

Common Names

  • Longiflora Cuviera
  • Wild Cuviera
  • Cuviera

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Description

Cuviera longiflora (also called Long-flowered Cupia, or Long-flowered Cupid, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to South America. It grows to a height of about 3 feet and has small, white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky woods and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Cuviera longiflora 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

Cuviera longiflora has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cuviera longiflora 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 longiflora

Cuviera longiflora 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,

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