Uncaria tomentosa
Cat's Claw
Also known as: Cinchona globifera Pav. ex DC. +7 more
- Cinchona globifera Pav. ex DC.
- Nauclea surinamensis (Miq.) Walp.
- Nauclea tomentosa Willd.
- Nauclea tomentosa Willd. ex Schult.
- Ourouparia polycephala (A.Rich. ex DC.) Baill.
- Ourouparia tomentosa (Willd. ex Schult.) K.Schum.
- Uncaria surinamensis Miq.
- Uncaria tomentosa var. dioica Bremek.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Rubiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a liana.
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Uncaria tomentosa (commonly known as Cat's-Claw) is a climbing plant belonging to the Rubiaceae family. Originating in 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, Central America, Northern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Belize, Bolivia, Brazil North, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Surinam, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela