Synonyms

Macfadyena unguis-cati (L.)

Systematic Position

Kingdom:  Plantae

Phylum: Tracheophyta

Order: Lamiales

Family: Bignoniaceae

Native: South America

Common Names

English – Catclaw Creeper

Malayalam –  വള്ളി ബിഗ്‌നോണിയ

Description: It is a fast-growing woody vine native to South America. It features compound leaves with multiple leaflets and produces vibrant, trumpet-shaped flowers in shades of orange or yellow with purple markings. This species is known for its aggressive growth habit and ability to form dense thickets, making it problematic as an invasive species in certain regions.

Habitat:  An aggressive, invasive vine growing in most soil types, warm-temperate, tropical and subtropical areas.

Distribution: Asia, Africa, North, South and Central America

Uses: Ornamental and medicinal