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 hawaii, where h. benghalensis is considered a weed, as it is in australia, mauritius and réunion, it grows from sea level to . "h. benghalensis" is cultivated for its white-pink scented flowers.