Hiptage benghalensis

Hiptage, Helicopter Flower, Madhavi Lata, Honey Suckle

Message of the Flower

Spiritual Success

The Mother’s Comment

Spiritual success is conscious union with the Divine.

Spiritual Message by the Mother/ Quotes by Sri Aurobindo

Spirituality can only come by opening of the mind, vital and physical to the inmost soul, to the higher Self, to the Divine, and their subordination to the spiritual forces and instrumentation as channels of the inner light, the higher Knowledge and Power.

Sri Aurobindo, Letters on Yoga - I: Spiritual Evolution and the Supramental

All perfection of which the outer man is capable, is only a realising of the eternal perfection of the Spirit within him. We know the Divine and become the Divine, because we are That already in our secret nature.

Sri Aurobindo, The Synthesis of Yoga - I: The Four Aids

Colour

White, yellow

Family

Malpighiaceae

Person who named the flower

Carolus Linnaeus

Flower Size

Small to medium; specific measurements vary.

Flower Texture

Soft, delicate petals.

Number of Petals

Five

Floral Symmetry

Radially symmetrical.

Fragrance of Flower

Fragrant, especially at night.

Leaf Texture

Fragrant, especially at night.

Leaf Arrangement

Opposite

Leaf Color

Green, with some variation depending on light exposure.

Structural Variation (Shrub or Tree)

Generally a climbing shrub or vine.

Life Cycle

Perennial in appropriate climates.

Blooming Period

Varies with climate; typically late winter through early summer in tropical regions.

Climate

Tropical to subtropical.

Water Requirements

Moderate; well-drained soil preferred.

Soil Type

Adaptable to various soil types but prefers well-drained soils.

Temperature Ranges

Frost-sensitive; thrives in warmer temperatures.

Sun or Shade

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Susceptibility to Insects and Diseases

Susceptible to typical garden pests and diseases but generally robust.

Pollinators

Attracted by bees, butterflies, and other pollinating insects.

Habitat

Native to tropical Asia; found in forests, along edges, and in disturbed areas.

Role in the Ecosystem

Provides nectar for pollinators; part of the habitat's floral diversity.

Ornamental

Highly valued for ornamental purposes due to its unique flowers and fragrance.

Uses in Other Aspects of Life

Primarily ornamental.

Endangered Status

Not listed as endangered globally; local status may vary.

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