Uncaria elliptica
Uncaria elliptica · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (1 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Uncaria ellipticica, scientifically known as Uncaria ellipticica, is a vital medicinal plant prized for its potent therapeutic properties. Often categorized within the Uncaria genus, it is rich in bioactive alkaloids. Traditionally used in herbal medicine, this species offers significant potential for supporting immune health and managing inflammation naturally.
- Family
- Rubiaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Tropical
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Nauclea Elliptica · Nauclea Dasyoneura · 6 more
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Uncaria ellipticaSynonyms
- Nauclea elliptica
- Nauclea dasyoneura
- Uncaria thwaitesii
- Uncaria rostrata
- Uncaria brevispina
- Uruparia dasyoneura
- Uncaria dasyoneura
- Uncaria dasyoneura var. thwaitesii
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Uncaria elliptica, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is further classified under the order Gentianaales. Finally, it is a member of the family Rubiaceae and falls under 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 across several key regions of Asia. Within the Indian Subcontinent, its presence is specifically noted in Sri Lanka. It is also widely distributed throughout the Indo-China region, including Cambodia, Myanmar, and Thailand. Furthermore, the species can be found within the Malesia region, particularly on the island of Borneo. These varied locations highlight the significant range of this medicinal species across tropical landscapes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Sri Lanka | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Thailand | WCVP |
| Malesia | Borneo | WCVP |
| Malesia | Jawa | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
| Malesia | Sumatera | WCVP |
Chemicals
Uncaria elliptica has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include CATECHIN.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| CATECHIN | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
CATECHIN
- Medical archives (Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina)