Uncaria canescens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Korth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1842
Citation Micro:
Verh. Nat. Gesch. Ned. Bezitt., Bot. : 172 (1842)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000329209
Common Names
- Uncaria canescens
- Cat's claw
- Uña de gato
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- Nauclea canescens Walp. [illegitimate]
- Uruparia canescens Kuntze [valid]
Description
Uncaria canescens (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, white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, and is often found in secondary forests.
Uses & Benefits
Uncaria canescens 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 canescens 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Uncaria canescens is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It should be pruned regularly to maintain a neat shape and encourage new growth.
Where to Find Uncaria canescens
Uncaria canescens is native to tropical Africa. It can be found in Cameroon, Congo, Gabon, and Zaire.
Uncaria canescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Uncaria canescens?
Uncaria canescens
What is the family of Uncaria canescens?
Rubiaceae
What is the common name of Uncaria canescens?
Hoary Cat's Claw
Species in the Uncaria genus
Uncaria acida, Uncaria africana, Uncaria attenuata, Uncaria barbata, Uncaria bernaysii, Uncaria borneensis, Uncaria callophylla, Uncaria canescens, Uncaria cordata, Uncaria donisii, Uncaria elliptica, Uncaria gambir, Uncaria guianensis, Uncaria hirsuta, Uncaria homomalla, Uncaria kunstleri, Uncaria laevigata, Uncaria lancifolia, Uncaria lanosa, Uncaria longiflora, Uncaria macrophylla, Uncaria nervosa, Uncaria orientalis, Uncaria ovata, Uncaria perrottetii, Uncaria rhynchophylla, Uncaria rhynchophylloides, Uncaria roxburghiana, Uncaria scandens, Uncaria schlenckerae, Uncaria sessilifructus, Uncaria sinensis, Uncaria sterrophylla, Uncaria talbotii, Uncaria tomentosa, Uncaria velutina, Uncaria angolensis,
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-209766: Based on the initial data import
Pieter Willem Korthals (1807-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Korth.' in the authors string.