cat's-claw

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The Cat's-claw (Uncaria tomentosa) is a species in the genus Uncaria. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Distributed across Brazil and Colombia.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Gentianales (Enzianartige)

Family

Rubiaceae

Genus

Uncaria

Species

Uncaria tomentosa (cat's-claw)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish uña de gato

Portuguese espera-ai

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of cat's-claw?

The scientific name of cat's-claw is Uncaria tomentosa. It belongs to the genus Uncaria.

Where does cat's-claw live?

cat's-claw is found in Distributed across Brazil and Colombia.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia.

What family does cat's-claw belong to?

cat's-claw (Uncaria tomentosa) belongs to the genus Uncaria, which is part of the taxonomic family Rubiaceae.

What kingdom does cat's-claw belong to?

cat's-claw (Uncaria tomentosa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of cat's-claw?

The closest relatives of cat's-claw in the genus Uncaria include cat's-claw.