Uncaria guianensis, commonly known as cat's-claw, is a woody vine native to the Amazon rainforest, recognized for its hooked thorns resembling a cat's claw. It is traditionally used in herbal medicine for its purported anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting properties.
Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Cat's-Claw (Uncaria guianensis)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Gentianales |
| Family | Rubiaceae |
| Genus | Uncaria |
| Species | Uncaria guianensis |
Similar in genus Uncaria
