Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
unguis-cati
ID:
783105

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) L.G.Lohmann

Source:
iplants

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Nuevo Cat. Fl. Vasc. Venezuela : 273 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000782438

Common Names

  • Adenocalymma schomburgkii
  • Schomburgkii
  • Schomburgkii Vine

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Description

Dolichandra unguis-cati (also called Cat's Claw Dolichandra, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It is native to Brazil and is found in the Atlantic Forest. It prefers moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dolichandra unguis-cati is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as for treating skin ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dolichandra unguis-cati is a white or yellowish-white, tubular flower with five lobes. The seed is a small, brown, ovoid capsule with two seeds. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dolichandra unguis-cati is a shrub that grows up to 2m in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. It prefers full sun to partial shade and regular watering.

Where to Find Dolichandra unguis-cati

Dolichandra unguis-cati is native to Brazil.

Dolichandra unguis-cati FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dolichandra unguis-cati?

Dolichandra unguis-cati

What is the common name of Dolichandra unguis-cati?

Cat's Claw

What is the natural habitat of Dolichandra unguis-cati?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

Species in the Bignoniaceae family

Adenocalymma neoflavidum, Adenocalymma pseudopatulum, Adenocalymma acutissimum, Adenocalymma apparicianum, Adenocalymma apurense, Adenocalymma arthropetiolatum, Adenocalymma bracteatum, Adenocalymma bracteolatum, Adenocalymma bullatum, Adenocalymma calderonii, Adenocalymma chocoense, Adenocalymma coriaceum, Adenocalymma cymbalum, Adenocalymma dichilum, Adenocalymma divaricatum, Adenocalymma dugandii, Adenocalymma dusenii, Adenocalymma flavum, Adenocalymma fruticosum, Adenocalymma gracielzae, Adenocalymma hatschbachii, Adenocalymma heterophyllum, Adenocalymma hirtum, Adenocalymma hypostictum, Adenocalymma impressum, Adenocalymma inundatum, Adenocalymma macrophyllum, Adenocalymma magdalenense, Adenocalymma magnificum, Adenocalymma marginatum, Adenocalymma nervosum, Adenocalymma paulistarum, Adenocalymma prancei, Adenocalymma salmoneum, Adenocalymma saulense, Adenocalymma scabriusculum, Adenocalymma scansile, Adenocalymma sousae, Adenocalymma subincanum, Adenocalymma subsessilifolium, Adenocalymma subspicatum, Adenocalymma tephrinocalyx, Adenocalymma ternatum, Adenocalymma trifoliatum, Adenocalymma ubatubense, Adenocalymma uleanum, Adenocalymma cladotrichum, Adenocalymma reticulatum, Adenocalymma velutinum, Adenocalymma adenophorum,

References

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Lúcia Garcez Lohmann (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.G.Lohmann' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77100466-1: 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].