Status:
valid
Authors:
Dop
Source:
ksu
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 55: 429 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000723774
Common Names
- Bon's Hiptage
- Bon's Hiptage Vine
- Bon's Hiptage Climber
Description
Hiptage boniana (also called Bon's Hiptage, among many other common names) is a shrub-like plant with long, thin, bright green leaves. It is native to India, and is found in tropical and subtropical climates in coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Hiptage boniana is used for making baskets, mats, and other handicrafts. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating wounds, skin infections, and digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hiptage boniana is a yellow-greenish color, with a labellum that is yellow-green and has a yellow tip. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hiptage boniana is a perennial terrestrial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, fertile soil and full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C and is best grown in containers or in the ground in a garden or meadow.
Where to Find Hiptage boniana
Hiptage boniana is a species of flowering plant in the Malpighiaceae family, found in India.
Hiptage boniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hiptage boniana?
Hiptage boniana
What is the common name of Hiptage boniana?
Bon's Hiptage
What type of plant is Hiptage boniana?
Climber
Species in the Hiptage genus
Hiptage boniana,
Hiptage bullata,
Hiptage burkilliana,
Hiptage calcicola,
Hiptage calycina,
Hiptage capillipes,
Hiptage condita,
Hiptage corymbifera,
Hiptage cuspidata,
Hiptage detergens,
Hiptage elliptica,
Hiptage glabrifolia,
Hiptage gracilis,
Hiptage jacobsii,
Hiptage lucida,
Hiptage luzonica,
Hiptage marginata,
Hiptage microcarpa,
Hiptage monopteryx,
Hiptage myrtifolia,
Hiptage nayarii,
Hiptage platyptera,
Hiptage poilanei,
Hiptage pubescens,
Hiptage stellulifera,
Hiptage subglabra,
Hiptage thothathrii,
Hiptage triacantha,
Hiptage umbellulifera,
Hiptage benghalensis,
Hiptage minor,
Hiptage lanceolata,
Hiptage yunnanensis,
Hiptage luodianensis,
Hiptage candicans,
Hiptage acuminata,
Hiptage multiflora,
Hiptage fraxinifolia,
Hiptage tianyangensis,
Hiptage sericea,
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,