Uncaria callophylla Blume ex Korth.
Family
Rubiaceae
Synonyms
Uncaria jasminiflora Hook.f.
Vernacular Names
None
Geographical Distributions
Uncaria callophylla is found in Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, Borneo.
Description
Uncaria callophylla is a woody forest climber with slender 4-angled branches, differing from Uncaria gambir especially in the leathery leaves, which domatia hairy is lacking, and smaller heads. The product is inferior to ‘true’ gambier.
Ecology / Cultivation
Uncaria callophylla can be cultivated in areas with high rainfall throughout the year. Usually it grows well at altitudes of 0-200m but cultivation up to 1000m is possible.
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References
- Plant Resources of South-East Asia No.3: Dye and Tannin-Producing Plants.
