Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
bifunda
ID:
1325128

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kloppenb., Siar, Cajano, G.Mend., Guevarra & Carandang

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Hoya New 1(3): 7 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337582


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Description

Hoya bifunda (also called Bifund Hoya, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is a shrub with a short stem and ovate leaves. It is native to Indonesia and grows in lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Hoya bifunda is an ornamental plant that is used to decorate gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hoya bifunda sub. integra Kloppenb., Siar, Cajano, Guevarra & Carandang

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hoya bifunda is small and white with five petals. The seed is small and round and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hoya bifunda can be propagated by stem cuttings or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is a low-maintenance plant and is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Hoya bifunda

Hoya bifunda is native to the Hawaiian Islands. It can be found in tropical regions of the islands.

Hoya bifunda FAQ

What is the common name of Hoya bifunda?

Bifunda Hoya

What is the optimal soil pH for Hoya bifunda?

6.5-7.5

What is the optimal temperature for Hoya bifunda?

60-75 degrees Fahrenheit

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

Mary Ann O. Cajano (1976-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cajano' in the authors string.
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.
George Mendoza: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Mend.' in the authors string.