Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
bakoensis
ID:
1330601

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rodda

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 53: 88 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343055


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Description

Hoya bakoensis (also called Bako Hoya, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is a small epiphyte with ovate-lanceolate leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to Borneo and grows in cloud forests at elevations of 1,000–2,000 metres (3,300–6,600 ft) above sea level.

Uses & Benefits

Hoya bakoensis is used as an ornamental plant and its flowers are used for decoration.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hoya bakoensis is a white star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hoya bakoensis is an epiphytic orchid that is native to Indonesia. It grows best in partial shade and a well-draining potting mix. Propagation is by division or seed. Division should be done in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a seed tray filled with a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Hoya bakoensis

Hoya bakoensis can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.

Hoya bakoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hoya bakoensis?

Hoya bakoensis

What is the family of Hoya bakoensis?

Apocynaceae

What is the origin of Hoya bakoensis?

Indonesia

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

Michele Rodda: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rodda' in the authors string.