Status:
valid
Authors:
Sirirugsa
Source:
ksu
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 7: 279 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000723793
Common Names
- Hiptage Gracilis
- Climbing Hiptage
- Hiptage Vine
Description
Hiptage gracilis (also called Slender 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 gracilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It has a high tolerance for drought and salt, making it a great choice for coastal areas. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, including fever, headache, and skin inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hiptage gracilis has white flowers with purple spots and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and light green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hiptage gracilis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several parts and replanted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Hiptage gracilis
Hiptage gracilis is native to India. It can be found in tropical forests and is often found in disturbed areas.
Hiptage gracilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hiptage gracilis?
Hiptage gracilis
What is the common name of Hiptage gracilis?
Graceful Hiptage
What type of plant is Hiptage gracilis?
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,