Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
roxburghiana
ID:
329978

Status:
valid

Authors:
Korth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Verh. Nat. Gesch. Ned. Bezitt., Bot. : 172 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000329310



Common Names

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


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Synonyms

  • Nauclea roxburghiana Walp. [valid]
  • Uncaria brevicarpa Elmer [valid]
  • Uncaria roxburghii Korth. [invalid]
  • Uruparia roxburghiana Kuntze [valid]

Description

Uncaria roxburghiana (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 roxburghiana 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 roxburghiana 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 roxburghiana 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 roxburghiana

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

Uncaria roxburghiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Uncaria roxburghiana?

Uncaria roxburghiana

What is the common name of Uncaria roxburghiana?

Cat's Claw

What is the natural habitat of Uncaria roxburghiana?

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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