Synonyms: 

Banisteria benghalensis L.

Banisteria javanica Thunb.

Systematic Position

Kingdom:  Plantae

Phylum: Tracheophyta

Order: Malpighiales Juss. ex Bercht. & J. Presl

Family: Malpigiaceae

Native: India

Common Names

English – Helicopter Flower

Malayalam – ചിറ്റിലക്കൊടി, പന്നിവള്ളി

Description:

Hiptage benghalensis is a climbing vine with bright orange flowers and heart-shaped leaves.

Habitat:  Deciduous forests, along river banks in semi-evergreen and Evergreen forests, also in sacred groves.

Distribution: South China, Taiwan, India, Indochina, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Sri Lanka and Thailand.

Uses: Hiptage benghalensis is used in traditional medicine for its potential healing properties.