Hiptage benghalensis (Malpighiaceae) hiptage

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Hiptage (Hiptage benghalensis) is a climbing vine or vine-like shrub that bears clusters of fringed white and yellow flowers. Its leathery leaves occur in pairs (opposite each other on the stem), and it produces winged fruits which are spread by wind. Hiptage grows in dense thickets, smothering other plants.  Hiptage benghalensis is native to India, south China, Malaysia, and the Philippines. 

Species description or overview

Hiptage benghalensis information from PIER
Information on Hiptage benghalensis as relevant to Pacific Islands is provided by the Pacific Island Ecosystems at Risk project (PIER).

Hiptage benghalensis on Maui (Hawaii, USA): species information 
This report on the species Hiptage benghalensis in Hawaii--with particular emphasis on its status on the island of Maui--includes information about the taxonomy, description, biology and ecology, distribution, control methods, and management recommendations, as well as references.

Hiptage benghalensis information
Hiptage benghalensis ecology, habitat, dispersal, and management are from The Global Invasive Species Database.

Hiptage benghalensis description and ecology from GISD (ISSG)
A species description and information about the ecology of Hiptage benghalensis as an invasive species is provided from the Global Invasive Species Database (GISD). GISD was created and is maintained by IUCN's Invasive Species Specialist Group (ISSG).

Taxonomy & nomenclature

ITIS nomenclature info for Hiptage benghalensis
Nomenclatural information about Hiptage benghalensis is provided by ITIS.

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Impacts

Hiptage benghalensis (Malpighiaceae): species information from GCW
Information on Hiptage benghalensis as relevant to Pacific Islands is provided by the Global Compendium of Weeds (GCW).

Hiptage benghalensis impact information from GISD (ISSG)
Impact information regarding Hiptage benghalensis as an invasive species is provided from the Global Invasive Species Database (GISD). GISD was created and is maintained by IUCN's Invasive Species Specialist Group (ISSG).

Risk assessments

Control methods

Hiptage benghalensis: management information from ISSG
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Hiptage benghalensis management information from GISD (ISSG)
Management information for Hiptage benghalensis as an invasive species is provided from the Global Invasive Species Database (GISD). GISD was created and is maintained by IUCN's Invasive Species Specialist Group (ISSG).

Images

Hiptage benghalensis information from the Smithsonian Flora of the Hawaiian Islands
Information about Hiptage benghalensis in Hawaii is available from the Smithsonian Flora of the Hawaiian Islands.

Hiptage benghalensis images from PIER
Images of Hiptage benghalensis provided by the Pacific Island Ecosystems at Risk project (PIER).

Distribution

Plants of Hawaii: Hiptage benghalensis -- MAPS
This entry was automatically generated by the Paradox script ITISPLTS.SSL.

Hiptage benghalensis on Maui (Hawaii, USA): species information 
This report on the species Hiptage benghalensis in Hawaii--with particular emphasis on its status on the island of Maui--includes information about the taxonomy, description, biology and ecology, distribution, control methods, and management recommendations, as well as references.

Invasive species in the Pacific: A technical review and draft regional strategy (2000) 
The status of invasive plants, vertebrates, arthropods, molluscs, and crustaceans, and options for a regional invasive species strategy for the South Pacific are presented in this series of articles from the South Pacific Regional Environment Programme, 2000.

Hiptage (Hiptage benghalensis) overview from the Hawaii Invasive Species Council (HISC).
Hiptage's description, impacts, images, and distribution in Hawaii are from HISC's high-profile invasive pests site.

Hiptage benghalensis worldwide distribution from GISD (ISSG)
Worldwide distribution information about Hiptage benghalensis is provided from the Global Invasive Species Database (GISD). GISD was created and is maintained by IUCN's Invasive Species Specialist Group (ISSG).

Books

Identification and biology of nonnative plants in Florida's natural areas (second edition)
Langeland, K.A., H.M. Cherry, C.M. McCormick, and K.A. Craddock Burks. 2008. Identification and biology of nonnative plants in Florida's natural areas (second edition). The University of Florida IFAS Communication Services (Gainesville). 193+ pp. illus. ISBN: 978-0-916287-70-2.

Full-text articles

Weeds of Hawaii's Pastures and Natural Areas: An Identification and Management Guide
Motooka, Philip, Luisa Castro, Duane Nelson, Guy Nagai, and Lincoln Ching. 2003. Weeds of Hawaii's Pastures and Natural Areas: An Identification and Management Guide. College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (University of Hawaii--Manoa), Honolulu. 184 pp. color illus. ISBN: 1-929325-14-2.

Hiptage benghalensis on Maui (Hawaii, USA): species information 
This report on the species Hiptage benghalensis in Hawaii--with particular emphasis on its status on the island of Maui--includes information about the taxonomy, description, biology and ecology, distribution, control methods, and management recommendations, as well as references.

Experts

Other resources

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The content of this page is based on information last generated on 15 September 2011 by PT. The template for this page was created on 15 March 2004 by EMS, and was last updated on 20 February 2006 by PT.