Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sessilifructus
ID:
329988

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roxb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1824

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000329320

Common Names

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

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Synonyms

  • Nauclea ovalifolia Spreng. [valid]
  • Nauclea scandens Roxb. ex Hook.f. [illegitimate]
  • Nauclea sessilifructus D.Dietr. [valid]
  • Nauclea sessilis Spreng. [illegitimate]
  • Nauclea uncaria D.Dietr. [illegitimate]
  • Uncaria ovalifolia Roxb. [valid]
  • Uruparia ovalifolia Kuntze [valid]
  • Uruparia sessilifructus Kuntze [valid]

Description

Uncaria sessilifructus (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 sessilifructus 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 sessilifructus 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 sessilifructus 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 sessilifructus

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

Uncaria sessilifructus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Uncaria sessilifructus?

Uncaria sessilifructus

What is the common name of Uncaria sessilifructus?

Cat's Claw

What is the natural habitat of Uncaria sessilifructus?

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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