Hiptage benghalensis
About
Hiptage benghalensis, often simply called hiptage, is a perennial, evergreen liana native to India, Southeast Asia, Taiwan, and the Philippines. Its habitat is variable and prefers climates ranging from warm temperate to tropical. In Hawaii, where H. benghalensis is considered a weed, as it is in Australia, Mauritius and Réunion, it grows from sea level to 1,000 m (3,281 ft). H. benghalensis is cultivated for its white-pink scented flowers.
- Family
- Malpighiaceae
How to use it
Hiptage is primarily used for its ornamental value, thanks to its fragrant flowers. It can be a lovely addition to gardens, providing a tropical feel and attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies.
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Gardening tip
When planting hiptage, make sure to provide ample space for it to climb, as it is a liana. It thrives best in warm climates, so choose a sunny spot in your garden for optimal growth.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Hiptage benghalensis
- Slug
- hiptage-benghalensis
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Malpighiaceae
- Genus
- Hiptage
- Species
- benghalensis
- Wikidata QID
- Q2717256
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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