Hiptage
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Hiptage is a plant genus comprising woody, perennial, flowering liana
s. Most described species are now included in Hiptage benghalensis
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Liana
A liana is any of various long-stemmed, woody vines that are rooted in the soil at ground level and use trees, as well as other means of vertical support, to climb up to the canopy to get access to well-lit areas of the forest. Lianas are especially characteristic of tropical moist deciduous...
s. Most described species are now included in Hiptage benghalensis
Hiptage benghalensis
Hiptage benghalensis, often simply called Hiptage, is a perennial, evergreen liana native to India, Southeast Asia and the Philippines. Its habitat is variable and prefers climates ranging from warm temperate to tropical. In Hawai'i, where H. benghalensis is considered a weed, as it is in...
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