Uncaria gambir

Updated on Dec 23, 2023

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Kingdom Plantae Family Rubiaceae Scientific name Uncaria gambir Rank Species		Order Gentianales Genus Uncaria Higher classification Uncaria

Similar Uncaria, Senegalia catechu, Betel, Quercus lusitanica, Rubiaceae

Uncaria gambir, the gambier or gambir, is a species in the genus Uncaria found in Southeast Asia, mainly Malaysia and Indonesia.

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Gambier extract is used or has been used as a catechu for chewing with areca and betel, for tanning and dyeing, and as herbal medicine.

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