Cat's claw creeper

Family: Bignoniaceae
Scientific name: Dolichandra unguis-cati
Description: Plant Form: Woody climber. Size: Climbs up to 30 m high. Stem: Young stems green and hairless, progressing to woody and up to 15 cm thick at maturity. Leaves: Claw shaped 3-17 mm long, oppositely-arranged and hairless with pointed tips. Flowers: Bright yellow tubular flowers, often with fine reddish lines inside. Fruit and Seeds: Long glossy green, strap like capsules 15-50 cm long, with numerous papery seeds. Habitat: Along waterways, and in disturbed rainforest and roadsides. Distinguishing Features: Claw-like tendrils and showy flowers. Weed Status: Priority Weed Weed Type: Environmental, Invasive Garden Escapee Lifeform: Vine/climber

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National and state/territory profiles for this weed

Weeds Australia
NSW WeedWise (NSW)
VicFlora (VIC)
QDAF (QLD)
! Should be reported
PIRSA (SA)
DNRE (TAS)
! Should be reported
DEPWS (NT)
! Should be reported
NSW WeedWise (ACT)