Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
navicula
ID:
1331154

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kloppenb. & G.Mend.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Hoya New 5(1): 17 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343608


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Description

Hoya navicula (also called Boat Hoya, among many other common names) is a succulent perennial native to South America. It has a climbing habit and produces small white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Hoya navicula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hoya navicula is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hoya navicula is a tropical evergreen that prefers full sun or partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It should be fertilized regularly. Propagation can be done by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Hoya navicula

Hoya navicula is native to Peru and can be found in the Amazonas region.

Hoya navicula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hoya navicula?

Hoya navicula

What is the common name of Hoya navicula?

Navicula Hoya

What is the natural habitat of Hoya navicula?

It is found in meadows, roadsides, and other disturbed habitats in Iran.

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.
George Mendoza: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Mend.' in the authors string.