Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tomentosa
ID:
329997

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 4: 349 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000329329

Common Names

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

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Synonyms

  • Nauclea aculeata Kunth [valid]
  • Nauclea polycephala A.Rich. ex DC. [valid]
  • Nauclea surinamensis Walp. [valid]
  • Nauclea tomentosa Willd. [unknown]
  • Ourouparia polycephala Baill. [valid]
  • Ourouparia tomentosa K.Schum. [valid]
  • Uncaria surinamensis Miq. [valid]
  • Uncaria tomentosa dioica Bremek. [valid]
  • Cinchona globifera Pav. ex DC. [valid]

Description

Uncaria tomentosa (also called Cat's Claw, among many other common names) is a woody vine native to the Amazon rainforest and other tropical regions of South and Central America. It has large, oval-shaped leaves and yellow-green flowers. It is found in tropical rainforest habitats, growing on trees and other plants.

Uses & Benefits

Uncaria tomentosa 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 tomentosa 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 tomentosa is a vine that is native to the tropical forests of South America. It can be propagated from seed or by layering. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mixture and kept moist until germination occurs. Layering involves bending a stem to the ground and burying it in the soil. The stem will then form roots and can be cut away from the parent plant and transplanted. Uncaria tomentosa prefers a warm, humid climate and should be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Uncaria tomentosa

Uncaria tomentosa is native to South America and can be found in the Amazon rainforest.

Uncaria tomentosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Uncaria tomentosa?

Uncaria tomentosa

What is the common name of Uncaria tomentosa?

Cat's Claw

What is the natural habitat of Uncaria tomentosa?

Tropical rainforests of South America

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