Martynia
Martynia is a monotypic genus in the Martyniaceae family consisting of a single species, Martynia annua L., which is commonly known as '''cat's claw, tiger's claw, iceplant. or Devil's claw'''. However, the name 'iceplant' may also refer to members of the unrelated plant family Aizoaceae.
Species
GENUS
- KingdomPlantae
- PhylumTracheophyta
- ClassMagnoliopsida
- OrderLamiales
- FamilyMartyniaceae
Native toBahamas, Belize, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Leeward Is., Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf
via GBIF · Kew POWO
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Martynia is a monotypic genus in the Martyniaceae family consisting of a single species, Martynia annua L., which is commonly known as '''cat's claw, tiger's claw, iceplant. or Devil's claw'''. However, the name 'iceplant' may also refer to members of the unrelated plant family Aizoaceae.
It is native to Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean, and has been introduced throughout the tropics. It is now quite common in rural areas of India.