Cat Claw
Dolichandra unguis-cati (L.) L.G.Lohmann
Dolichandra unguis-cati, a climbing vine in the Bignoniaceae family, is commonly known as Cat Claw. It is native to regions including Atlántico, Bolívar, and other locations in South America. This species is characterized by ovate prophylls of the axillary buds and a campanulate calyx. It flowers throughout the year and fruits in February, September, and November. The plant spreads rapidly in forest ecosystems, affecting all plant layers.
Description
Dolichandra unguis-cati is a member of the Bignoniaceae family, known for its climbing growth habit. It is found in various regions including Atlántico, Bolívar, and other parts of South America. The species is identifiable by the ovate prophylls on the axillary buds and a campanulate calyx. It reproduces year-round, with fruiting occurring in February, September, and November. The plant is capable of spreading quickly in forest ecosystems, impacting multiple plant layers. It is also known by common names such as Cat Claw, funnel creeper, and hug-me-tight in Hawai'i.
Other common names
Catclaw vinemacfadyenafunnel-creepercat's-clawcatclaw-creepercatclaw-trumpetCat Claw
Distribution
Atlántico: Vereda Luriza (Distrito de Manejo Integrado Luriza), Finca El Palomar, Bolívar: Hacienda El Ceibal, Hacienda Santa Catalina · Atlántico, Bolívar · BR · Piojó · Santuario de Flora Plantas Medicinales Orito Ingi - Ande | Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona | Parque Nacional Natural Tinigua · ZA · NU · IT · PT · SZ · FR · Sierra Azul Finca El Golpe · FM · Barrancabermeja | Cimitarra · YT · MW · ZW · TZ · IN · UG · ZM · KE · AU · Mare Aux Cochons · Morne Seychellois National Park · Addo-Elephant National Park · Garden Route National Park · Golden Gate Highlands National Park · Kruger National Park · Mapungupwe National Park
Synonyms
Doxantha unguis var. microphyllaDoxantha unguis-cati var. dasyonyxDoxantha unguis-cati var. exoletaMicrobignonia auristellaeMacfadyena unguis-catiMacfadyena undulataSpathodea kohautianaBatocydia unguis-catiBignonia unguis-cati var. radicansBatocydia exoletaBatocydia unguisBignonia acutistipulaBignonia californicaBignonia catharinensisBignonia dasyonyxBignonia exoletaBignonia gracilisBignonia inflataBignonia lanuginosaBignonia pseudounguisBignonia rodigasianaBignonia trianthaBignonia tweedieanaBignonia unguisBignonia unguis var. gracilisBignonia unguis-catiBignonia unguis-cati var. exoletaBignonia unguis-cati var. guatemalensisBignonia unguiscati var. serrataBignonia vespertilia
