Uncaria callophylla
Uncaria callophylla, commonly known as a species of cat's claw, is a medicinal vine native to the Amazon rainforest. Renowned for its potent bioactive alkaloids, it is traditionally used to support immune function, reduce inflammation, and promote joint health, serving as a vital resource in holistic botanical medicine.
- Scientific name: Uncaria callophylla
- Family: Rubiaceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, specifically categorized under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Gentianaales, it is a member of the Rubiaceae family. Its taxonomic classification concludes with its placement in 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 broad geographical presence across several key regions in Southeast Asia. Within the Indo-China region, its distribution includes the country of Thailand. It is also widely spread throughout the Malesia zone, specifically occurring on the island of Borneo. Furthermore, the species can be found across the Malay Peninsula and within the Maluku archipelago. Finally, its documented range extends to the islands of the Philippines.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
| Malesia | Maluku | WCVP |
| Malesia | Philippines | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sumatera | WCVP |
| Papuasia | New Guinea | WCVP |
| Australia | Queensland | WCVP |
Chemicals
Uncaria callophylla has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include gambirine.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| gambirine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Uncaria callophylla has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Hypotensive.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Hypotensive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Uncaria callophylla has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include bradycardia, heart rate, hypotension.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| bradycardia | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| heart rate | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypotension | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |