Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
desvoeuxensis
ID:
1319996

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.Green & Kloppenb.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Asklepios 112: 21 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332450

Common Names

  • Desvoeuxensis Hoya
  • Himalayan Hoya
  • Indian Hoya

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Description

Hoya desvoeuxensis (also called 'Desvoeux Hoya', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1 m in height. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical forests and scrublands. It has ovate leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Hoya desvoeuxensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hoya desvoeuxensis is a small, yellow flower with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have two, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hoya desvoeuxensis is a tropical vine that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist and warm. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a rooting hormone before planting in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and warm for best results.

Where to Find Hoya desvoeuxensis

Hoya desvoeuxensis is native to Southeast Asia. It is found in Bhutan, China, India, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, and Vietnam.

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.
Ted Green (b.1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Green' in the authors string.