Uncaria longiflora (Poir.) Merr.
| Etymology | Genus | From Latin, Hook; referring to the characteristic recurved hooks of this genus |
|---|---|---|
| Species | From Latin longi= elongated, flora=flowered, referring to its elongated corolla tubes | |
| Family | Rubiaceae | |
| Synonyms | - | |
| Common Names | River-bank Grapple Plant, Kait-Kait Darat, Kait Besi | |
| Status | Native: Endangered | |
| Form | Climber | |
| Native Distribution | Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Borneo, Philippines | |
Diagnostics:
A woody climber with a pair of large curved hooks at the lower surface of the branches like other congeners. The leaves are distinctly winged. Large stipules are sometimes present. This is a variety called Uncaria longiflora var. pteropoda.
Scrambling climber along Mandai Track 7.
Recurved hooks, winged petiole and stipule.
Leaf upper surface.
Leaf lower surface.
Author: Siyang
Posted: 2026-02-25
Posted: 2026-02-25
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