Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
lockii
ID:
1320209

Status:
valid

Authors:
V.T.Pham & Aver.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Taiwania 57: 49 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332663

Common Names

  • Hoya Lockii
  • Lockii Hoya
  • Lockii Orchid

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Description

Hoya lockii (also called 'Lock's Hoya', among many other common names) is a small, epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It typically grows to a height of 10-30 cm and has a creeping, branching stem. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are white to pink in color. It grows in humid, shady habitats such as rainforests and mangroves.

Uses & Benefits

Hoya lockii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hoya lockii is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hoya lockii is a hardy perennial that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist. The plants can be divided in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Hoya lockii

Hoya lockii is native to India and can be found in the states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

Hoya lockii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hoya lockii?

Hoya lockii

What is the common name of Hoya lockii?

Hoya lockii

What is the native habitat of Hoya lockii?

Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

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

Leonid Averyanov (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aver.' in the authors string.
Van The Pham (b.1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.T.Pham' in the authors string.