Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
omlorii
ID:
750232

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Livsh. & Meve) L.Wanntorp & Meve

Source:
ksu

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 41: 99 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749565

Common Names

  • Hoya omlorii
  • Omlor's Hoya
  • Omlor's Wax Plant

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Description

Hoya omlorii (also called Omlor's hoya, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen vine native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia. It grows up to 3m tall and has glossy, dark green leaves. It is found in lowland rainforest, and in montane forests up to 1000m in elevation.

Uses & Benefits

Hoya omlorii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hoya omlorii has white flowers with yellow centres and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hoya omlorii is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every 2-3 months. Prune regularly to promote new growth.

Where to Find Hoya omlorii

Hoya omlorii is native to the Philippines and can be found in the provinces of Bataan, Bulacan, and Pampanga.

Hoya omlorii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hoya omlorii?

Hoya omlorii

What is the common name of Hoya omlorii?

Omlor's hoya

What is the natural habitat of Hoya omlorii?

Mountainous regions of the Philippines

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

Ulrich Meve (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meve' in the authors string.
Tatyana Livshultz (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Livsh.' in the authors string.
Livia Wanntorp: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Wanntorp' in the authors string.