Uncaria acida
Also known as: Cinchona kattukambar K.D.Koenig ex DC. +3 more
- Cinchona kattukambar K.D.Koenig ex DC.
- Nauclea acida W.Hunter
- Ourouparia acida (W.Hunter) Baill.
- Uruparia acida (W.Hunter) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Rubiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a liana.
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Uncaria acida is a climbing plant belonging to the Rubiaceae family. Found natively in Tropical Asia, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Malesia, Papuasia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bangladesh, Borneo, Jawa, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Myanmar, New Guinea, Philippines, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Thailand, Vietnam
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms