Uncaria callophylla
Uncaria callophylla · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Uncaria callophylla, scientifically known as Uncaria callophylla, is a significant medicinal plant belonging to the Rubiaceae family. Often recognized as a variety of cat's claw, it is highly valued in traditional medicine for its potent bioactive alkaloids, which offer powerful anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and immune-boosting properties for holistic healing.
- Family
- Rubiaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Uncaria Forbesii · Uncaria Jasminiflora · 6 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Uncaria callophyllaSynonyms
- Uncaria forbesii
- Uncaria jasminiflora
- Uncaria jasminiflora var. macrophylla
- Uncaria luzoniensis
- Uncaria wrayi
- Uruparia callophylla
- Uruparia jasminiflora
- Uncaria avenia
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 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Gambirine.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Gambirine | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Gambirine
- Journal of ethnopharmacology
Activities
Uncaria callophylla has 1 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Hypotensive.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Hypotensive | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Uncaria callophylla has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include bradycardia, heart rate, hypotension.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| bradycardia | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| heart rate | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| hypotension | Journal of ethnopharmacology (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |