Uncaria attenuata
Uncaria attenuata · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Uncaria attenuata, scientifically known as Uncaria attenuata, is a vital medicinal climber native to the African rainforests. Renowned for its potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, this species is a cornerstone of traditional medicine. It is widely utilized to support immune health and manage various inflammatory conditions naturally.
- Family
- Rubiaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Nauclea Attenuata · Uruparia Attenuata · 2 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Uncaria attenuataSynonyms
- Nauclea attenuata
- Uruparia attenuata
- Uncaria bulusanensis
- Uncaria athemiata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Gentianaales, it is classified under the family Rubiaceae. Its specific taxonomic identity is defined by the genus Uncaria.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Rubiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Uncaria | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution spanning several key regions across Southeast Asia. Within the Indo-China region, its presence is documented in Thailand and the Andaman Islands. Moving into the Malesia zone, the species is widely distributed across the island of Borneo. It is also found throughout the Malay Peninsula, which is commonly referred to as Malaya. Furthermore, its habitat extends to the island of Jawa, completing its regional range.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Andaman Is. | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
| Malesia | Philippines | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sulawesi | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sumatera | WCVP |
Chemicals
Uncaria attenuata has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Villocarine A.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Villocarine A | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Villocarine A
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Medicinal Uses
Uncaria attenuata has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include drug addiction, pain.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| drug addiction | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pain | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| UA alkaloid extract | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| UA methanol extract | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| total alkaloid extract | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |