Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
lancifolia
ID:
330016

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Orchideen Beschreib. Kult. Zücht. : 583 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000329348



Common Names

  • Uncifera Lancifolia
  • Prickly Ash
  • Toothache Tree


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Synonyms

  • Saccolabium lancifolium King & Pantl. [unknown]

Description

Uncifera lancifolia (also called Cat's Claw, among many other common names) is a woody vine native to the Amazon rainforest and other tropical regions of South and Central America. It has large, oval-shaped leaves and yellow-green flowers. It is found in tropical rainforest habitats, growing on trees and other plants.

Uses & Benefits

Uncifera lancifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Uncifera lancifolia has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and have a light green hue.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Uncifera lancifolia is a vine that is native to the tropical forests of South America. It can be propagated from seed or by layering. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mixture and kept moist until germination occurs. Layering involves bending a stem to the ground and burying it in the soil. The stem will then form roots and can be cut away from the parent plant and transplanted. Uncifera lancifolia prefers a warm, humid climate and should be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Uncifera lancifolia

Uncifera lancifolia is native to Thailand and can be found in the northern part of the country.

Uncifera lancifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Uncifera lancifolia?

Uncifera lancifolia

What is the common name of Uncifera lancifolia?

Lanceolate Cat's Claw

What is the natural habitat of Uncifera lancifolia?

It is native to tropical rainforests of South America

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

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