Status:
valid
Authors:
Seidenf. & Smitinand
Source:
wcs
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Orch. Thail. (Prelim. List) : 828 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000329354
Common Names
- Uncifera Thailandica
- Prickly Ash
- Toothache Tree
Description
Uncifera thailandica (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 thailandica 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 thailandica 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 thailandica 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 thailandica prefers a warm, humid climate and should be grown in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Uncifera thailandica
Uncifera thailandica is native to Thailand and can be found in the northern part of the country.
Uncifera thailandica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Uncifera thailandica?
Uncifera thailandica
What is the common name of Uncifera thailandica?
Thai Cat's Claw
What is the natural habitat of Uncifera thailandica?
It is native to Thailand
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,