Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
velutina
ID:
330005

Status:
valid

Authors:
Havil.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 33: 84 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000329337

Common Names

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

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Synonyms

  • Nauclea canescens Bartl. [valid]
  • Bancalus canescens Kuntze [valid]
  • Uncaria clavisepala Elmer [valid]

Description

Uncaria velutina (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 velutina 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 velutina 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 velutina 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 velutina prefers a warm, humid climate and should be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Uncaria velutina

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

Uncaria velutina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Uncaria velutina?

Uncaria velutina

What are the common names of Uncaria velutina?

Velvet Cat's Claw, Velvet Uncaria, Velvet Una de Gato

What is the native range of Uncaria velutina?

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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