Status:
valid
Authors:
Pierre
Source:
ksu
Year:
1892
Citation Micro:
Fl. Forest. Cochinch. : t. 272B (1892)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000723789
Common Names
- Hiptage Elliptica
- Climbing Hiptage
- Hiptage Vine
Description
Hiptage elliptica (also called Elliptic 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 elliptica 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 elliptica 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 elliptica 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 elliptica
Hiptage elliptica is native to India. It can be found in tropical forests and is often found in disturbed areas.
Hiptage elliptica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hiptage elliptica?
Hiptage elliptica
What is the common name of Hiptage elliptica?
Elliptic Hiptage
What type of plant is Hiptage elliptica?
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,