Hiptage microcarpa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microcarpa
ID:
724475
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pierre
Source:
ksu
Year:
1893
Citation Micro:
Fl. Forest. Cochinch. : t. 274B (1893)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000723808
Common Names
- Hiptage Microcarpa
- Climbing Hiptage
- Hiptage Vine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hiptage microcarpa (also called Small-fruited Hiptage, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to South America. It grows to a height of up to 4 meters and has ovate leaves with serrated margins. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions in lowland and montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Hiptage microcarpa 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 microcarpa has white flowers with purple spots and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and light green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hiptage microcarpa is a perennial shrub native to tropical regions. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Hiptage microcarpa
Hiptage microcarpa is native to India and can be found in tropical forests.
Hiptage microcarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hiptage microcarpa?
Hiptage microcarpa
What is the common name of Hiptage microcarpa?
Small-fruited Hiptage
What type of plant is Hiptage microcarpa?
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,
References
Jean Baptiste Louis Pierre (1833-1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pierre' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:556726-1: Based on the initial data import