esperaí

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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 (plantas)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Magnoliopsida (Dicots)

Order

Gentianales (Gentianales)

Family

Rubiaceae

Genus

Uncaria

Species

Uncaria guianensis (esperaí)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish uña de gato

Portuguese esperaí

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espera-ai

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of esperaí?

The scientific name of esperaí is Uncaria guianensis. It belongs to the genus Uncaria.

Where does esperaí live?

esperaí is found in Distributed across Brazil and Colombia.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia.

What family does esperaí belong to?

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

What kingdom does esperaí belong to?

esperaí (Uncaria guianensis) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).

What are the closest relatives of esperaí?

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