Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
calycina
ID:
724446

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pierre

Source:
ksu

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Fl. Forest. Cochinch. : t. 272A (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000723779



Common Names

  • Calycine Hiptage
  • Calycine Hiptage Vine
  • Calycine Hiptage Climber


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Description

Hiptage calycina (also called Calycine 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 calycina 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

The flower of Hiptage calycina 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hiptage calycina 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 calycina

Hiptage calycina is a species of flowering plant in the Malpighiaceae family, found in India.

Hiptage calycina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hiptage calycina?

Hiptage calycina

What is the common name of Hiptage calycina?

Calycine Hiptage

What type of plant is Hiptage calycina?

Climber

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,