uña de gato

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The Cat's-claw (Uncaria guianensis) 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 (planta)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Gentianales (Gentianales)

Family

Rubiaceae

Genus

Uncaria

Species

Uncaria guianensis (uña de gato)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish uña de gato

Portuguese esperaí

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of uña de gato?

The scientific name of uña de gato is Uncaria guianensis. It belongs to the genus Uncaria.

Where does uña de gato live?

uña de gato is found in Distributed across Brazil and Colombia.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia.

What family does uña de gato belong to?

uña de gato (Uncaria guianensis) belongs to the genus Uncaria, which is part of the taxonomic family Rubiaceae.

What kingdom does uña de gato belong to?

uña de gato (Uncaria guianensis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (planta).

What are the closest relatives of uña de gato?

The closest relatives of uña de gato in the genus Uncaria include uña de gato.