Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ovata
ID:
329962

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br. ex Wall.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1880

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 3: 29 (1880)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000329294

Common Names

  • Ovate Cat's Claw
  • Ovate Uncaria
  • Ovate-Leaf Cat's Claw

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Synonyms

  • Uruparia ovata Kuntze [valid]

Description

Uncaria ovata (also called Cat's Claw, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, and is characterized by its long, curved thorns and its small, oval leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Uncaria ovata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Uncaria ovata is small, yellowish-green, and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, curved seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Uncaria ovata 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 ovata

Uncaria ovata is native to India and can be found in tropical forests.

Uncaria ovata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Uncaria ovata?

Uncaria ovata

What is the common name of Uncaria ovata?

Cat's Claw

What is the natural habitat of Uncaria ovata?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

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

Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:768284-1: Based on the initial data import