Cat's claw creeper
Dolichandra unguis-cati
About
Dolichandra unguis-cati, commonly known as cat's claw creeper, funnel creeper, or cat's claw trumpet, In Hawai'i it is called hug-me-tight. is a rapidly growing climbing vine belonging to the family Bignoniaceae. It affects all plant layers of the forest ecosystem spreading rapidly both vertically and horizontally.
- Family
- Bignoniaceae
How to use it
Cat's claw creeper is primarily used for ornamental purposes due to its rapid growth and ability to cover structures or walls. However, caution is advised as it can become invasive in some areas, potentially outcompeting local plants.
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Gardening tip
If you decide to grow cat's claw creeper, plant it in a location where it has plenty of space to climb and spread. This vine loves to grow tall, so providing a sturdy support structure will help it thrive!
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In the kitchen
Cat's claw creeper is not eaten by humans. While it has interesting growth habits, it's not a culinary plant, so you won't find it in your kitchen!
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Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Dolichandra unguis-cati
- Slug
- dolichandra-unguis-cati
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Bignoniaceae
- Genus
- Dolichandra
- Species
- unguis-cati
- Wikidata QID
- Q3108604
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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