Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
peltata
ID:
1092094

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) Stapf

Source:
tro

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 4(3b): 261 (1895)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001091432



Common Names

  • Tiger's Claw
  • Cat's Claw
  • Uncarina


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Description

Uncarina peltata (also called Peltate Uncarina, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Pedaliaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree that is native to Madagascar. It typically grows in moist forests, thickets, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Uncarina peltata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Uncarina peltata has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Uncarina peltata is a slow-growing succulent shrub that can reach up to 2 meters in height. It is best propagated from cuttings or by seed. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Uncarina peltata

Uncarina peltata is native to Madagascar.

Species in the Pedaliaceae family

Dewinteria petrophila, Harpagophytum procumbens, Harpagophytum zeyheri, Holubia saccata, Linariopsis prostrata, Linariopsis chevalieri, Pedaliodiscus macrocarpus, Pedalium murex, Pterodiscus speciosus, Pterodiscus undulatus, Pterodiscus aurantiacus, Pterodiscus brasiliensis, Pterodiscus saccatus, Pterodiscus luridus, Pterodiscus ngamicus, Pterodiscus purpureus, Pterodiscus elliottii, Pterodiscus coeruleus, Pterodiscus angustifolius, Pterodiscus ruspolii, Pterodiscus kellerianus, Pterodiscus makatiniensis, Pterodiscus cinnabarinus, Pterodiscus somanei, Rogeria adenophylla, Sesamothamnus guerichii, Sesamothamnus benguellensis, Sesamothamnus lugardii, Sesamothamnus rivae, Sesamothamnus busseanus, Sesamum schinzianum, Sesamum radiatum, Sesamum rigidum, Sesamum pedalioides, Sesamum lepidotum, Sesamum triphyllum, Sesamum prostratum, Sesamum indicum, Sesamum alatum, Sesamum angolense, Sesamum angustifolium, Sesamum calycinum, Sesamum latifolium, Sesamum abbreviatum, Sesamum capense, Sesamum marlothii, Sesamum parviflorum, Sesamum rosaceum, Sesamum imperatricis, Sesamum senecioides,

References

Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:676022-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].