Status:
valid
Authors:
Lindl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1858
Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Linn. Soc., Bot. 3: 40 (1858)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000329352
Common Names
- Uncifera Obtusifolia
- Prickly Ash
- Toothache Tree
Synonyms
- Saccolabium obtusifolium Hook.f. [unknown]
- Uncifera heteroglossa Rchb.f. [unknown]
- Gastrochilus obtusifolius (Lindl.) A.S.Rao & Mukherji [unknown]
- Gastrochilus obtusifolius (Lindl.) Kuntze [unknown]
- Uncifera obtusifolium Lindl. [unknown]
Description
Uncifera obtusifolia (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 obtusifolia 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 obtusifolia 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 obtusifolia 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 obtusifolia prefers a warm, humid climate and should be grown in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Uncifera obtusifolia
Uncifera obtusifolia is native to Thailand and can be found in the northern part of the country.
Uncifera obtusifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Uncifera obtusifolia?
Uncifera obtusifolia
What is the common name of Uncifera obtusifolia?
Oblique Cat's Claw
What is the natural habitat of Uncifera obtusifolia?
It is native to tropical rainforests of South America
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,