Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
lithophytica
ID:
1322501

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

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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.

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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.