Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
benghalensis
ID:
1076829

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Kurz

Source:
tro

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 43: 136 (1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001076167

Common Names

  • Hiptage benghalensis
  • Hiptage
  • Climbing Hiptage

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Description

Hiptage benghalensis (also called Benghalensis, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 25 meters tall. It is native to South America and is found in dry forests, scrublands, and rocky hillsides. It has dark green, ovate-shaped leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Hiptage benghalensis is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hiptage benghalensis var. rothinii R.C.Srivast.
Hiptage benghalensis var. tonkinensis (Dop) S.K.Chen
Hiptage benghalensis var. longifolia (Nied.) R.C.Srivast.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hiptage benghalensis has white flowers, small seeds and seedlings with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hiptage benghalensis is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained seedling mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained medium.

Where to Find Hiptage benghalensis

Hiptage benghalensis is native to India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Southeast Asia.

Species in the Hiptage genus

Species in the Malpighiaceae family

Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-19500008: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Sulpiz Kurz (1834-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kurz' in the authors string.