Uncaria appendiculatus subsp. longiflora

Family: Rubiaceae

What it is like

A climbing shrub. The leaves are egg shaped and with a long drawn out tip. The flowers occur in hanging heads. The fruit is a long capsule.

There are 34 Uncaria species.

Where it is found

A tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Pacific, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands

How it is used for food

Edible parts

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Uncaria lanosa Wall. var. appendiculata Benth.;