Uncaria cordata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1917
Citation Micro:
Interpr. Herb. Amboin. : 479 (1917)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000329212
Common Names
- Uncaria cordata
- Cat's claw
- Uña de gato
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Nauclea ferruginea Blume [valid]
- Nauclea hallii Walp. [valid]
- Nauclea insignis D.Dietr. [valid]
- Nauclea lanosa Poir. [valid]
- Nauclea nemorosa Walp. [valid]
- Nauclea pedicellata Blume [valid]
- Nauclea sclerophylla W.Hunter [valid]
- Nauclea speciosa Walp. [valid]
- Ourouparia sclerophylla Schum. [valid]
- Restiaria cordata Lour. [valid]
- Uncaria cirrhiflora Roxb. [valid]
- Uncaria cordata ferruginea (Blume) Ridsdale [valid]
- Uncaria cordata insignis (Bart.) Ridsdale [valid]
- Uncaria eumececarpa Korth. ex Miq. [valid]
- Uncaria ferruginea DC. [valid]
- Uncaria glaucescens Craib [valid]
- Uncaria grandifolia Baker [valid]
- Uncaria hallii Korth. [valid]
- Uncaria insignis DC. [valid]
- Uncaria intermedia Valeton [valid]
- Uncaria nemorosa Korth. [valid]
- Uncaria pedicellata Roxb. [valid]
- Uncaria sclerophylla Roxb. [valid]
- Uncaria speciosa Wall. & G.Don [valid]
- Uruparia cirrhiflora Kuntze [valid]
- Uruparia multiflora K.Schum. & Lauterb. [valid]
- Uruparia nemorosa Kuntze [valid]
- Uruparia pedicellata Kuntze [valid]
- Uncaria cordata leiantha Ridsdale [valid]
- Uncaria cordata sundaica Ridsdale [valid]
Description
Uncaria cordata (also called Cat's Claw, among many other common names) is a woody vine native to tropical regions of South and Central America. It is found in tropical rainforests and cloud forests, growing on trees and other plants.
Uses & Benefits
Uncaria cordata 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Uncaria cordata var. cordataFlower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Uncaria cordata 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 cordata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a light, sandy soil. The plants should be grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Uncaria cordata
Uncaria cordata is native to tropical Africa. It can be found in Cameroon, Congo, Gabon, and Zaire.
Uncaria cordata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Uncaria cordata?
Uncaria cordata
What is the family of Uncaria cordata?
Rubiaceae
What is the common name of Uncaria cordata?
Heart-shaped 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-209769: Based on the initial data import
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.