devil's-claw
Harpagophytum zeyheri Decne.
Harpagophytum zeyheri is a species in the genus Harpagophytum, belonging to the family Pedaliaceae. It is commonly known as devil's-claw and is native to several regions in southern Africa, including Angola, Botswana, the Caprivi Strip, Mozambique, Namibia, the Northern Provinces, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. The species was first described in 1865 by the botanist Decne.
Description
Harpagophytum zeyheri is a member of the Pedaliaceae family and is one of the species within the Harpagophytum genus. It is known by the common name devil's-claw and is found in a range of southern African countries. The species was formally published in 1865 by the botanist Decne. It is distributed across Angola, Botswana, the Caprivi Strip, Mozambique, Namibia, the Northern Provinces, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. This species is part of a genus that is characterized by its hooked fruits, which are adapted for animal dispersal.
Other common names
grappleplantdevil's-claw
Distribution
Angola · Botswana · Caprivi Strip · Mozambique · Namibia · Northern Provinces · Zambia · Zimbabwe
Synonyms
Uncaria zeyheri
