Cuviera subuliflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1849
Citation Micro:
Niger Fl. : 407 (1849)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000933711
Common Names
- Subuliflora Cuviera
- Wild Cuviera
- Cuviera
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cuviera subuliflora (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 subuliflora is used as a source of timber and for its ornamental value in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cuviera subuliflora is a white to pale yellow spathe with a yellow limb. The seeds are small, dark brown, and ovoid in shape. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cuviera subuliflora 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 subuliflora
Cuviera subuliflora 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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-52511: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.