Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scandens
ID:
329982

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hutch.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ind. 2: 130 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000329314

Common Names

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

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Synonyms

  • Nauclea pilosa Blume [valid]
  • Nauclea scandens Sm. [valid]
  • Uncaria pilosa Roxb. [valid]
  • Uncaria wangii F.C.How [valid]
  • Uruparia pilosa Kuntze [valid]
  • Cephalanthus cavaleriei H.Lév. [valid]
  • Nauclea pilosa (Roxb.) Spreng. [unknown]

Description

Uncaria scandens (also called Climbing 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 scandens is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments. It is also used as an anti-inflammatory and to treat skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Uncaria scandens is a small, yellow-green flower with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Uncaria scandens 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 scandens

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

Uncaria scandens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Uncaria scandens?

Uncaria scandens

What is the common name of Uncaria scandens?

Cat's Claw

What is the natural habitat of Uncaria scandens?

Tropical rainforests of 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,

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