Uncaria gambier | Pale Catechu | Various
Uncaria gambier belongs to the plant family RUBIACEÆ and Genus Uncaria This plant specimen prefers Wet soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Uncaria gambier does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Uncaria gambier so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Uncaria gambier pale catechu is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
Uncaria gambier has been used in traditional herbal healing as either a hypotensive or a hepatoprotective. Pale catechu requires professional guidance for safe usage. The stems and the thorns are used in herbal preparations.
"The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants", Andrew Chevallier, DK Publishing, New York, 1996.