Uncaria angolensis
Also known as: Uncaria africana subsp. angolensis (Havil.) Ridsdale +3 more
- Uncaria africana subsp. angolensis (Havil.) Ridsdale
- Uncaria africana subsp. lacus-victoriae Verdc.
- Uncaria africana var. angolensis Havil.
- Uncaria africana var. bequaertii De Wild.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Rubiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a liana.
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Uncaria angolensis is a climbing plant within the Rubiaceae family. It originates in Africa. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, West Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Guinea, Gulf of Guinea Is., Ivory Coast, Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania, Uganda, Zaïre