Cuviera longiflora

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution concentrated within the tropical regions of Africa. In West Tropical Africa, it can be found growing in Nigeria. Its presence extends into West-Central Tropical Africa, where it inhabits the Central African Republic. Furthermore, the species is documented across several other West-Central nations, including Cameroon and Congo. Finally, the distribution of Cuviera longiflora encompasses the territory of Gabon.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Cuviera longiflora is characterized by its classification as a phanerophyte, a growth form where the perennating buds are located well above the ground on aerial shoots. Within this category, it exhibits specific variations in its life strategy, functioning both as a phanerophyte and a nanophanerophyte, which indicates that while its buds are elevated, the plant typically maintains a relatively low or shrubby stature compared to larger woody species. This life form allows the plant to persist through varying environmental conditions by protecting its vital regenerative structures on its stems, ensuring its survival across successive growing seasons.

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Cuviera longiflora is characterized by a woody growth form, manifesting primarily as a tree. It exhibits a self-supporting climbing habit, functioning as a liana or vine that can be described as both a self-supporting and facultative climber. As an independent organism, it does not function as a parasite and maintains a terrestrial existence rather than an epiphytic one. In terms of its physical stature, the plant can reach a maximum height of approximately 9.14 meters.

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

tree

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

9.144111192 m

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Cuviera longiflora has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include stem.

Stem

1. Malaria research and treatment

Conditions

Cuviera longiflora has 1 reported investigations on conditions identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include malaria.

Malaria

1. Malaria research and treatment

Preparations

Cuviera longiflora has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include stem bark.

Stem bark

1. Malaria research and treatment