Hiptage sericea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sericea
ID:
1245182
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
tro
Year:
1874
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 1: 419 (1874)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001244520
Common Names
- Hiptage sericea
- Hiptage benghalensis
- Hiptage madablota
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hiptage sericea (also called Hiptage benghalensis, among many other common names) is a small, shrubby plant with a spreading habit. It is native to Central and South America and is found in moist, shady areas. It has small, bright green leaves and small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Hiptage sericea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. Its flowers are also used to make tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hiptage sericea has small, white flowers with a yellow centre. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and thin with oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hiptage sericea is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and should be treated with rooting hormone before planting in a well-draining medium.
Where to Find Hiptage sericea
Hiptage sericea is native to the tropical forests of South and Southeast Asia. It can be found in India, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.
Hiptage sericea FAQ
What are the common names of Hiptage sericea?
Silky Hiptage
What is the growth habit of Hiptage sericea?
It is an evergreen, clump-forming shrub.
What is the best soil type for Hiptage sericea?
It prefers well-drained, sandy soil with a pH of 6.5-7.5.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50129182: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.