Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nigrescens
ID:
934366

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wernham

Source:
wcs

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 49: 321 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000933704

Common Names

  • Nigrescens Cuviera
  • Wild Cuviera
  • Cuviera

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Description

Cuviera nigrescens (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 nigrescens is used as a source of timber and for its ornamental value in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cuviera nigrescens 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 nigrescens is an evergreen, slow-growing tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, light soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Cuviera nigrescens

Cuviera nigrescens 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