Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gambir
ID:
329907

Status:
valid

Authors:
(W.Hunter) Roxb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ind. 2: 126 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000329239

Common Names

  • Uncaria gambir
  • Hook-thorn Cat's Claw
  • Hook Thorn

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Synonyms

  • Nauclea gambir W.Hunter [valid]
  • Ourouparia gambir Baill. [valid]
  • Uncaria gambir latifolia S.Moore [valid]
  • Uncaria yunnanensis K.C.Hsia [valid]
  • Uruparia gambier Kuntze [valid]
  • Cinchona kattukambar J.Koenig ex DC. [valid]
  • Uncaria gambir angulata Wawra [valid]

Description

Uncaria gambir (also called Gambier Cat's Claw, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to the tropical forests of South America and is found in Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, and Brazil. It is a woody vine that grows in tropical and subtropical rainforests, and is often found climbing up trees.

Uses & Benefits

Uncaria gambir 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

Uncaria gambir has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Uncaria gambir is a tropical shrub native to South America. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or seeds. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed, but it is slow to germinate and may take up to two years to flower. Cuttings can be taken in spring or early summer and rooted in moist soil or a rooting medium. Division can be done in spring or fall, and the divisions should be planted immediately.

Where to Find Uncaria gambir

Uncaria gambir is native to tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia.

Uncaria gambir FAQ

What is the scientific name of Uncaria gambir?

Uncaria gambir

What is the common name of Uncaria gambir?

Gambir Cat's Claw

What is the natural habitat of Uncaria gambir?

Tropical forests of Southeast Asia

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-209796: Based on the initial data import
William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
William Hunter (1755-1812): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Hunter' in the authors string.