Mazhar Botanic Garden

Dolichandra unguis-cati (L.) Miers

Cat’s Claw Trumpet

Sample code: EGY-MBG-000323
English name: Cat’s Claw Trumpet
Arabic name: خربوش القط
Native: Central and South America
Country: United States
(PGR): Common

Fast growing vine, to 20 -30 m high leaves opposite bifoliate flowers yellow fruits capsule from 25-95 cm long

suitable for parks and gardens, on trellis and pergolas for its bright yellow flowers.

Bignonia unguis-cati, Doxanthus unguis- cati

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Texture: Moist
Fertility: Intermediate
Drainage: Moderately well drained
Salinity: Low
Water Sources: Moderate Water
Climates: Subtropics
Lights: Partial shade
Propagation: Seeds, cuttings or tubers
Flowering time: Spring
Zone: 9 : 11
pH range: 6.1-7.8
Status: Cultivated
Life span: Perennial
Habits: Climber
Sample Type: Introduced - cultivated
Collecting Sources: Botanical garden
Plant Uses: Ornamental
Plant Populations density: Abundant
Vegetation types: Tropical evergreen forest
pH: Acid Alkaline

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