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cat's-claw

Pithecellobium unguis-cati

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About

The Cat's-claw (Pithecellobium unguis-cati) is a species in the genus Pithecellobium. 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.

Widely distributed across Africa (Seychelles), Asia (India), North America (El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras), and South America (Colombia, Guyana, Venezuela).

🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇸🇻 El Salvador 🇮🇳 India 🇬🇹 Guatemala 🇭🇳 Honduras 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇬🇾 Guyana 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Fabales (Legumes & Allies)

Species

Pithecellobium unguis-cati (cat's-claw)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish arranca pellejo

French ongles de chat

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

The scientific name of cat's-claw is Pithecellobium unguis-cati. It belongs to the genus Pithecellobium.

Where does cat's-claw live?

cat's-claw is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Seychelles), Asia (India), North America (El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras), and South America (Colombia, Guyana, Venezuela).. Countries include Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, India, Seychelles, Venezuela.

What family does cat's-claw belong to?

cat's-claw (Pithecellobium unguis-cati) belongs to the genus Pithecellobium, which is part of the taxonomic family Fabaceae.

What kingdom does cat's-claw belong to?

cat's-claw (Pithecellobium unguis-cati) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

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

The closest relatives of cat's-claw in the genus Pithecellobium include acácia-mimosa.