Uncaria callophylla

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Uncaria forbesii
• Uncaria jasminiflora
• Uncaria jasminiflora var. macrophylla
• Uncaria luzoniensis
• Uncaria wrayi
• Uruparia callophylla
• Uruparia jasminiflora
• Uncaria avenia

Sources: Wikidata

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Uncaria callophylla is characterized by its classification as a phanerophyte, a growth form where the perennating buds are located high above the ground level on woody stems. Within this category, it specifically exhibits the traits of both a phanerophyte and a nanophanerophyte, indicating a perennial existence where its structural longevity is supported by elevated, protected vegetative organs. This life strategy allows the plant to persist through varying environmental conditions by maintaining its primary growth points in a stable, elevated position, facilitating its development within its natural ecological niche.

Life form :

phanerophyte

Morphology

The morphology of Uncaria callophylla is characterized by its growth habit as a woody liana, functioning as an obligatory climber that relies on external structures for vertical support. It is a terrestrial plant, maintaining its primary life cycle within the soil substrate rather than existing as an epiphyte. Furthermore, the species is an independent organism, exhibiting no parasitic relationship with its host plants, and is distinguished by its robust, woody structural composition.

Climber :

liana

Climber :

obligatory

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Parasite :

independent

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Chemicals

Uncaria callophylla has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Gambirine.

Gambirine

1. 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.

Hypotensive

1. Journal of ethnopharmacology

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