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ZZ Uncaria longiflora

(Poir.) Merr.

Rubiaceae Edible: Medicine

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Description

A woody tropical climber in the Rubiaceae family, distinguished by curved hooks on its side shoots.

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Medicinal Uses

Used medicinally in traditional practice.

Distribution

It is a tropical plant.

Where It Grows

Asia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, PNG, SE Asia, Thailand,

Synonyms

Nauclea longiflora Poir.

References (1)

  • World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

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