Hiptage benghalensis (L.) Kurz
Main specimen
Malpighiaceae
{ Description | Leaf }
The leaves of Hiptage benghalensis grow opposite on the stem.
The leaf is simple, bright green-coloured above and paler beneath. The leaf is coriaceous and glabrous on both sides (some minute hairs on the margins and on the midrib beneath).
The leaves have a 7-8 mm long petiole.
The leaf of Hiptage benghalensis is 15-25 cm long and 6-8 cm wide. The shape of the blade is lanceolate, the apex is cuspidate, the base is rounded and the margins are entire.
The venation of the leaf is reticulate with a prominent midrib.

Hiptage benghalensis leaves

Hiptage benghalensis leaf (upper side)

Hiptage benghalensis leaf (lower side)

Hiptage benghalensis new leaves

Hiptage benghalensis branchlet

Hiptage benghalensis shoot

Hiptage benghalensis leaves

Hiptage benghalensis leaves
Date of collection
17 Mar, 2016
Collected by
N.L.I.B.
GPS coordinates
11.99352 N - 79.82364 E
Locality
Pitchandikulam Forest, Auroville, Tamil Nadu, India