espera-ai

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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 (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Gentianales (Gentianales)

Family

Rubiaceae

Genus

Uncaria

Species

Uncaria tomentosa (espera-ai)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish uña de gato

Portuguese espera-ai

Similar Species in Uncaria

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esperaí

Uncaria guianensis

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of espera-ai?

The scientific name of espera-ai is Uncaria tomentosa. It belongs to the genus Uncaria.

Where does espera-ai live?

espera-ai is found in Distributed across Brazil and Colombia.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia.

What family does espera-ai belong to?

espera-ai (Uncaria tomentosa) belongs to the genus Uncaria, which is part of the taxonomic family Rubiaceae.

What kingdom does espera-ai belong to?

espera-ai (Uncaria tomentosa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of espera-ai?

The closest relatives of espera-ai in the genus Uncaria include esperaí.