Uncaria ovata
Also known as: Uruparia ovata (R.Br. ex Hook.f.) Kuntze
- Uruparia ovata (R.Br. ex Hook.f.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Rubiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a liana.
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Uncaria ovata is a climbing plant within the Rubiaceae family. It originates in Tropical Asia. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Indo-China, Malesia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Borneo, Jawa, Malaya, Thailand