Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
faoensis
ID:
744731

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kloppenb. & Siar

Source:
ksu

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Fraterna 21(4): 18 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744064

Common Names

  • Hoya faoensis
  • Faoensis Hoya
  • Hoya fao

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Description

Hoya faoensis (also called Fao Hoya, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is native to Vietnam, and it grows in rocky areas and on slopes. It is an evergreen shrub with white flowers and ovate leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Hoya faoensis is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and yellow flowers. It can be used as a ground cover or as a low hedge. It is also used in erosion control and to provide habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hoya faoensis is a yellow, star-shaped flower with 5 petals and a yellow centre. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single, long, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hoya faoensis is a tropical evergreen vine that can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10-11. It can also be grown in a container indoors in cooler climates. To propagate, take stem cuttings in late spring or early summer. Dip the cut end in rooting hormone and then plant in moist, well-draining soil. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright location. Roots should form in 4-6 weeks. Once roots have formed, transplant to a larger pot.

Where to Find Hoya faoensis

Hoya faoensis is native to Southeast Asia. It can be found in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

Hoya faoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hoya faoensis?

Hoya faoensis

What is the common name of Hoya faoensis?

Fao Hoya

What is the natural habitat of Hoya faoensis?

It is found in tropical rainforests

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.