Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
alwitriana
ID:
1321967

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kloppenb., Siar, Guevarra & Carandang

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Asklepios 114: 16 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334421


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Description

Hoya alwitriana (also called Alwitrian Hoya, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has long, spiny leaves and white flowers with yellow centers. It is found in humid, tropical forests and in rocky, open woods.

Uses & Benefits

Hoya alwitriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hoya alwitriana is yellow and star-shaped, with five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hoya alwitriana is a tropical orchid that is native to South East Asia. It can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until they germinate. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until they are established.

Where to Find Hoya alwitriana

Hoya alwitriana is native to the Philippines and can be found in the provinces of Bataan, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, and Rizal.

Hoya alwitriana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hoya alwitriana?

Hoya alwitriana

What is the common name of Hoya alwitriana?

Alwitriana hoya

What is the natural habitat of Hoya alwitriana?

It is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia

Species in the Hoya genus

Hoya linavergarae, Hoya lucyae, Hoya stoneana, Hoya vanuatuensis, Hoya balaensis, Hoya loyceandrewsiana, Hoya querinoensis, Hoya ramosii, Hoya acicularis, Hoya aeschynanthoides, Hoya affinis, Hoya alagensis, Hoya albiflora, Hoya aldrichii, Hoya amboinensis, Hoya andalensis, Hoya anulata, Hoya apoda, Hoya archboldiana, Hoya arnottiana, Hoya attenuata, Hoya australis, Hoya bandaensis, Hoya benguetensis, Hoya betchei, Hoya bhutanica, Hoya bicknellii, Hoya bicolor, Hoya bilobata, Hoya blashernaezii, Hoya bonii, Hoya bordenii, Hoya brevialata, Hoya brittonii, Hoya brooksii, Hoya buotii, Hoya burmanica, Hoya burtoniae, Hoya buruensis, Hoya callistophylla, Hoya calycina, Hoya campanulata, Hoya camphorifolia, Hoya cardiophylla, Hoya carnosa, Hoya caudata, Hoya cembra, Hoya chinghungensis, Hoya chlorantha, Hoya chloroleuca,

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

Dale Kloppenburg (b.1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kloppenb.' in the authors string.
Monina V. Siar (d.2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Siar' in the authors string.
Maria Lusia D. Guevarra: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guevarra' in the authors string.
Jennelyn M. Carandang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carandang' in the authors string.