Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
verrucosa
ID:
330023

Status:
valid

Authors:
Summerh.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 10: 587 (1955 publ. 1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000329355



Common Names

  • Uncifera Verrucosa
  • Prickly Ash
  • Toothache Tree


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Description

Uncifera verrucosa (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 verrucosa has been used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases, as well as for its ornamental value in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Uncifera verrucosa 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 verrucosa 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 verrucosa prefers a warm, humid climate and should be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Uncifera verrucosa

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

Uncifera verrucosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Uncifera verrucosa?

Uncifera verrucosa

What is the common name of Uncifera verrucosa?

Warty Cat's Claw

What is the natural habitat of Uncifera verrucosa?

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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