Hiptage minor - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
minor
ID:
1220473
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dunn
Source:
tro
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 35: 487 (1903)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001219811
Common Names
- Hiptage minor
- Minor Hiptage
- Minor Hiptage
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hiptage minor (also called 'Lesser Hiptage', among many other common names) is a woody, perennial vine with large, heart-shaped leaves and yellow-orange flowers. It is native to South and Southeast Asia. It grows in moist, shady habitats, typically in elevations of up to 1,500 m.
Uses & Benefits
Hiptage minor is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, cough, and sore throat. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hiptage minor has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hiptage minor is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the Himalayan region. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in spring and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned once they reach a height of 5-7 cm.
Where to Find Hiptage minor
Hiptage minor can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of India, Southeast Asia, and Australia.
Hiptage minor FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hiptage minor?
Hiptage minor
What is the common name of Hiptage minor?
Small Hiptage
What is the habitat of Hiptage minor?
Hiptage minor is found in moist forests and grasslands of the Himalayas
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-50001912: Based on the initial data import
Stephen Troyte Dunn (1868-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dunn' in the authors string.