Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
callophylla
ID:
329875

Status:
valid

Authors:
Korth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Verh. Nat. Gesch. Ned. Bezitt., Bot. : 170 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000329207

Common Names

  • Uncaria callophylla
  • Cat's claw
  • Uña de gato

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Synonyms

  • Uncaria avenia Valeton [valid]
  • Uncaria forbesii Wernham [valid]
  • Uncaria jasminiflora Wall. [unknown]
  • Uncaria jasminiflora macrophylla King & Gamble [valid]
  • Uncaria luzoniensis Merr. [valid]
  • Uncaria wrayi King [valid]
  • Uruparia callophylla Kuntze [valid]
  • Uruparia jasminiflora Kuntze [valid]
  • Uncaria jasminiflora Wall. ex Hook.f. [valid]

Description

Uncaria callophylla (also called Cat's Claw, among many other common names) is a woody climber native to Southeast Asia. It has long, curved thorns and small, yellow flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, and is often found in secondary forests.

Uses & Benefits

Uncaria callophylla is used as a traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, malaria, and digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Uncaria callophylla is small, white and bell-shaped. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Uncaria callophylla can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Uncaria callophylla

Uncaria callophylla is native to tropical Africa. It can be found in Cameroon, Congo, Gabon, and Zaire.

Uncaria callophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Uncaria callophylla?

Uncaria callophylla

What is the family of Uncaria callophylla?

Rubiaceae

What is the common name of Uncaria callophylla?

Callophyll Cat's Claw

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,

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