Hiptage fraxinifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fraxinifolia
ID:
1245179
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.N.Wei
Source:
tro
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 19: 356 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001244517
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hiptage fraxinifolia (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 fraxinifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. Its flowers are also used to make tea.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Hiptage fraxinifolia are small and white, and the seeds are tiny and black. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hiptage fraxinifolia is a fast-growing, evergreen, woody climber that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is best propagated by cuttings taken from semi-hardwood stems. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be about 10-15 cm in length. They should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until rooted. Once rooted, the cuttings can be transplanted into larger pots or into the garden.
Where to Find Hiptage fraxinifolia
Hiptage fraxinifolia is native to the tropical forests of South and Southeast Asia. It can be found in India, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.
Hiptage fraxinifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hiptage fraxinifolia?
Hiptage fraxinifolia
What is the common name of Hiptage fraxinifolia?
Ash-leaved Hiptage
What is the natural habitat of Hiptage fraxinifolia?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests of Central and South America
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-50129178: Based on the initial data import
Fa Nan Wei (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.N.Wei' in the authors string.