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Hiptage benghalensis

(L.) Kurz (1874)

This name is accepted

Kingdom: Viridiplantae Phylum: Magnoliophyta Class/Clade: Eudicot-Rosids Order: Malpighiales Family: Malpighiaceae Genus: Hiptage

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Description

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Uses and Culture

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Natural History

Statewide Status

Naturalized

Island Status

Kaua'i Naturalized
O'ahu Naturalized

Dispersal Agents

Wind

Vegetative Reproduction

Pollinators

Bibliography

Name Published In: J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 43: 136 (1874)

Other References

Staples & Herbst 2005:379 (KEY), 380 (DESCR); Daehler & Baker 2006:8 (NEWNAT/O); Lorence & Flynn 2006:3 (K)

Occurrences

SNo. Scientific Name Locality Habitat Basis of Record Recorded By Record Number Island Source Date
1 Hiptage benghalensis Haukulu, bordering Paradise Park Lowland mesic setting. Preserved_Specimen Daehler, C. 1065 Oahu BISH 2005-03-01
2 Hiptage benghalensis Lihue, Hwy 50 across from Kauai Nursery and Landscaping, KE pole 3700 Leucaena, Macaranga, Canavalia, Panicum, Merremia, Neonotonia Preserved_Specimen Flynn, T.W. 7117 Kauai BISH 2004-04-02
3 Hiptage benghalensis Koolau Mts, Nuuanu Valley, Waokanaka Pl. Growing in full sun in canopy of wet mesic highly invaded roadside. Associates; Wedelia, Desmodium, Commelina diffusa, Paspalum urvillei, Cinnamomum burmanii, Citharexylum caudatum, Justichia betonica, Oxalis, Leucaena leucocephala. Preserved_Specimen K. Arthur 217 Oahu BISH 2025-12-10
4 Hiptage benghalensis Honolulu; Manoa Valley, University of Hawaii Manoa Campus Preserved_Specimen Krajina, V.J. 6226 Oahu BISH 1962-01-30
5 Hiptage benghalensis Windward District, Lanikai, growing in residential area at 1123 Koohoo Place One of 3 plants growing at street-side. Preserved_Specimen Kraus, F. 1 Oahu BISH 2000-01-04
6 Hiptage benghalensis Windward District, Lanikai, growing in residential area at 1123 Koohoo Place One of 3 plants growing at street-side. Preserved_Specimen Kraus, F. 1 Oahu BISH 2000-01-04
7 Hiptage benghalensis 2831 Pali Hwy cultivated Preserved_Specimen van Royen, P. Oahu BISH 1979-03-05
8 Hiptage benghalensis Waiawa Preserved_Specimen Rock, J.F.C. 17139 Kauai BISH 1919-04-01
9 Hiptage benghalensis Honolulu, UH campus, across from Dean Hall Preserved_Specimen Woolford, H.A. 273 Oahu BISH 1956-01-14
10 Hiptage benghalensis KNL Nursery. Back of the property toward Hapuu. Below a grove of rooted palms in 200 gallon pots. Toward Hapuu on a steep riverbank above Hoinakaunahele Pachira glabra, Megathyrsus maximus, Costas sp., Spathodea campanulata, Syzygium cumini, Macaranga tanarius. Preserved_Specimen N. Tangalin 5140 kauai BISH 2021-03-08
11 Hiptage benghalensis Kaneohe, Keaahala Stream, just below Wailele Bridge overpass Common liana with thick stems, growing up into and cascading over canopy of Ficus microphylla and Syzygium cumini. Produces abundant helicopter-like fruit. Many seedlings noted in understory. Preserved_Specimen Imada, C. 200149 Oahu BISH 2001-06-12
12 Hiptage benghalensis Koolau Mountain Range, Manoa Valley, University of Hawaii Manoa Campus Preserved_Specimen Krajina, V.J. 620304004 Oahu BISH 1962-03-04
13 Hiptage benghalensis Honolulu, UH campus, #224 on map Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 656 Oahu BISH 1967-10-16
14 Hiptage benghalensis UH Campus, Manoa, SE corner of Hawaii Hall Preserved_Specimen Herbst, D.R. 9221 Oahu BISH 1990-01-21
15 Hiptage benghalensis Honolulu, lower Nuuanu Valley, along Pali Hwy. (Rte. 61) between the scenic overlook above Chinese cemetery and Pauoa Road exit Preserved_Specimen Gagné, B.H. 3149 Oahu BISH 2000-05-03
16 Hiptage benghalensis Honolulu, Liliha St Preserved_Specimen Coker, A.H. Oahu BISH 1949-03-28
17 Hiptage benghalensis Honolulu, UH Campus Preserved_Specimen Wilder, G.P. Oahu BISH 1930-12-10
18 Hiptage benghalensis Makiki Heights, G.P.Cooke garden Preserved_Specimen Judd Jr., A.F. Oahu BISH 1930-02-28
19 Hiptage benghalensis Kaneohe Bay, near intersection of Wailele Rd. and Makahio St Preserved_Specimen Yamane, C. Oahu BISH 2000-12-23
20 Hiptage benghalensis Honolulu, UH Campus Preserved_Specimen Yoshinaga, E.K. Oahu BISH 1929-11-15
21 Hiptage benghalensis Along KaumualiI Hwy near Puhi Preserved_Specimen Sugawa, D. Kauai BISH 1991-03-28
22 Hiptage benghalensis Honolulu, 45-4966 Kam Hwy., Waikane Puu Pueo Preserved_Specimen Judd, B. Oahu BISH 1984-12-18
23 Hiptage benghalensis National Tropical Botanical Garden, McBryde Garden in Lawai Valley, Bamboo Bridge area, just north of stairs down from road to bridge garden Preserved_Specimen Lorence, D.H. 10178 Kauai BISH 2010-04-05
24 Hiptage benghalensis Honolulu, Manoa Valley, University of Hawaii Manoa Campus, SE corner of Hawaii Hall full sun Preserved_Specimen Lau, J. 1485 Oahu BISH 1985-10-02
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