Status:
valid
Authors:
(Guillaumin) Seidenf. & Smitinand
Source:
wcs
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Orch. Thail. (Prelim. List) : 830 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000329346
Common Names
- Uncifera Dalatensis
- Prickly Ash
- Toothache Tree
Synonyms
- Saccolabium dalatense Guillaumin [unknown]
Description
Uncifera dalatensis (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 dalatensis 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 dalatensis 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Uncifera dalatensis 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 dalatensis prefers a warm, humid climate and should be grown in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Uncifera dalatensis
Uncifera dalatensis is native to Vietnam and can be found in the central part of the country.
Uncifera dalatensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Uncifera dalatensis?
Uncifera dalatensis
What is the common name of Uncifera dalatensis?
Dalat Cat's Claw
What is the natural habitat of Uncifera dalatensis?
It is native to the Dalat region of Vietnam
Species in the Uncifera genus
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,