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Catclaw vine

Dolichandra unguis-cati

Least Concern

About

The Catclaw vine (Dolichandra unguis-cati) is a species in the genus Dolichandra. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests spanning the Afrotropic and Oceanian realms

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests spanning the Afrotropic and Oceanian realms.

Widely distributed across Africa (10 countries), Asia (India), Europe (4 countries), North America (Cuba, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Micronesia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇿 Tanzania 🇺🇬 Uganda 🇿🇲 Zambia 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇿 Eswatini 🇰🇪 Kenya 🇲🇼 Malawi 🇮🇳 India 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇫🇲 Micronesia

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (植物)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (木兰植物门)

Species

Dolichandra unguis-cati (Catclaw vine)

Names in Other Languages

German Krallentrompete

Portuguese cipó-de-gato

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Catclaw vine?

The scientific name of Catclaw vine is Dolichandra unguis-cati. It belongs to the genus Dolichandra.

What is the conservation status of Catclaw vine?

Catclaw vine (Dolichandra unguis-cati) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Catclaw vine live?

Catclaw vine is found in Widely distributed across Africa (10 countries), Asia (India), Europe (4 countries), North America (Cuba, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Micronesia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Australia, Brazil, Colombia, Congo (DRC), Cuba, Eswatini, France, India, Italy, Kenya.

What family does Catclaw vine belong to?

Catclaw vine (Dolichandra unguis-cati) belongs to the genus Dolichandra, which is part of the taxonomic family Bignoniaceae.

Is Catclaw vine endangered?

No, Catclaw vine (Dolichandra unguis-cati) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Catclaw vine belong to?

Catclaw vine (Dolichandra unguis-cati) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).