Endemic to Cameroon, the species grows in the south-west region on
Mounts Cameroon,
Korup,
Bakossi and
Takamanda. The plant grows in lowland evergreen forest in hilly terrain at an altitude of between 50 and 1,000 metres on wet soils.
Threats Uvariopsis korupensis is threatened by
deforestation for agriculture and timber. Currently occupying an area of up to 36 square kilometres, it is in continuing decline due to the loss of its habitat. == Uses ==