Uncaria guianensis
Cat's Claw
Also known as: Nauclea guianensis (Aubl.) Lam. ex Forsyth f. +7 more
- Nauclea guianensis (Aubl.) Lam. ex Forsyth f.
- Nauclea guianensis (Aubl.) Poir.
- Ourouparia guianensis Aubl.
- Uncaria aculeata Willd.
- Uncaria spinosa Raeusch.
- Uncaria versicolor Willd.
- Uruparia guianensis (Aubl.) Kuntze
- Uruparia versicolor Raf.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Rubiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a liana.
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Uncaria guianensis (commonly known as Cat's-Claw) is a climbing plant belonging to the Rubiaceae family. Indigenous to South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Northern South America, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Surinam, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela