Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
truncata
ID:
934378

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hutch. & Dalziel

Source:
wcs

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Fl. W. Trop. Afr. 2: 118 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000933716



Common Names

  • Truncata Cuviera
  • Wild Cuviera
  • Cuviera


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Description

Cuviera truncata (also called Truncate Cuviera, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to tropical Africa. It is a member of the Rubiaceae family and grows to a height of up to 3 m. It has trilobed leaves and white flowers. It is found in moist, shady habitats such as rainforests and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cuviera truncata has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like structure.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cuviera truncata 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 truncata

Cuviera truncata 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-52516: Based on the initial data import
John Hutchinson (1884-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hutch.' in the authors string.
John McEwan Dalziel (1872-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dalziel' in the authors string.