Status:
valid
Authors:
Rodda & Simonsson
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 68: 46 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346267
Common Names
- Hoya isabelchanae
- Isabelchanae Hoya
- Isabelchanae Hoya Plant
Description
Hoya isabelchanae (also called Isabelchanae Hoya, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It grows in wet forests and scrublands, and can reach up to 3 m in height.
Uses & Benefits
Hoya isabelchanae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make traditional medicines.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hoya isabelchanae has white, star-shaped flowers and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two to three pairs of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hoya isabelchanae is a small, evergreen vine native to the Philippines. It can be propagated from stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The cutting should be kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Hoya isabelchanae
Hoya isabelchanae is found in the Philippines.
Hoya isabelchanae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hoya isabelchanae?
Hoya isabelchanae
What is the natural habitat of Hoya isabelchanae?
It is native to Southeast Asia.
What are the uses of Hoya isabelchanae?
It is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal herb.
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.