Status:
valid
Authors:
Kidyoo
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 30: 700 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334955
Common Names
- Lithophytica Hoya
- Lithophyte Hoya
- Hoya Lithophytica
Description
Hoya lithophytica (also called Lithophytic Hoya, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Southeast Asia. It grows in moist, shady habitats. It has an upright, branching habit and produces white flowers with yellow centers.
Uses & Benefits
Hoya lithophytica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hoya lithophytica has yellow flowers with dark centers and a pleasant aroma. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hoya lithophytica is a climbing vine that is native to Southeast Asia. It prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings or layering. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist medium such as sand or vermiculite. Layering can be done by burying a stem in the soil and allowing it to root before cutting it away from the parent plant.
Where to Find Hoya lithophytica
Hoya lithophytica is native to India. It can be found in moist forests and grassy meadows at elevations of 1,000-2,000 m.
Hoya lithophytica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hoya lithophytica?
Hoya lithophytica
What is the natural habitat of Hoya lithophytica?
Hoya lithophytica is found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia
What are the common uses of Hoya lithophytica?
Hoya lithophytica is used in traditional medicine and as an ornamental plant
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
Manit Kidyoo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kidyoo' in the authors string.