devil's-claw
Harpagophytum procumbens (Burch.) DC. ex Meisn.
Harpagophytum procumbens, commonly known as devil's-claw, is a plant species in the family Pedaliaceae. It is native to several regions in southern Africa, including Botswana, the Cape Provinces, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Lesotho, Namibia, Northern Provinces, Swaziland, and Zimbabwe. The species was first described in 1840.
Description
Harpagophytum procumbens is a member of the Pedaliaceae family and is widely distributed across southern Africa. It is commonly referred to as devil's-claw in English. The plant is found in various regions, including Botswana, the Cape Provinces, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Lesotho, Namibia, Northern Provinces, Swaziland, and Zimbabwe. The scientific name was first published in 1840. This species is part of the genus Harpagophytum and is recognized for its characteristic hooked fruits, which have given rise to its common name.
Other common names
grappleplantdevil's-claw
Distribution
Botswana · Cape Provinces · Free State · KwaZulu-Natal · Lesotho · Namibia · Northern Provinces · Swaziland · Zimbabwe
Synonyms
Uncaria procumbens
