Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
lanceolata
ID:
1220606

Status:
valid

Authors:
Arènes

Source:
tro

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 11: 73 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001219944



Common Names

  • Hiptage Lanceolata
  • Lanceolate Hiptage
  • Lanceolate Hiptage Vine


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Description

Hiptage lanceolata (also called Lance-Leaved Hiptage, among many other common names) is a species of flowering vine in the Malpighiaceae family. It is native to India and Sri Lanka, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It has a twining habit, and its leaves are simple and alternate. Its flowers are white and fragrant.

Uses & Benefits

Hiptage lanceolata is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, headaches, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hiptage lanceolata has white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are small and have two pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hiptage lanceolata is a vine that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months. Pruning is recommended to maintain its shape.

Where to Find Hiptage lanceolata

Hiptage lanceolata is native to India and Sri Lanka.

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,

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