Uncaria donisii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
E.M.A.Petit
Source:
wcs
Year:
1957
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 27: 444 (1957)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000329220
Common Names
- Uncaria donisii
- Cat's claw
- Uña de gato
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Uncaria donisii (also called Cat's Claw, among many other common names) is a climbing shrub native to South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, and is characterized by its long, curved thorns and its large, leathery leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Uncaria donisii 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 donisii 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 donisii can be propagated from stem cuttings or seeds. For stem cuttings, cut a stem just below a node and remove the lower leaves. Place the cutting in a moist, well-draining soil and keep it in a warm, humid environment. For seeds, sow them in a moist, well-draining soil and keep the soil moist. The seeds should germinate in 7-14 days.
Where to Find Uncaria donisii
Uncaria donisii is native to South America and can be found in the Amazon rainforest.
Uncaria donisii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Uncaria donisii?
Uncaria donisii
What is the family of Uncaria donisii?
Rubiaceae
What is the common name of Uncaria donisii?
Donis' 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-209778: Based on the initial data import
Ernest Marie Antoine Petit (1927-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.M.A.Petit' in the authors string.