Status:
valid
Authors:
Rodda
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 175: 101 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340539
Description
Hoya papaschonii (also called Papaschon's Hoya, among many other common names) is a perennial climbing vine with long, narrow leaves and small, white-to-purple flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in open forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Hoya papaschonii is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It has small white flowers that bloom in the spring and summer. It is also used as a medicinal plant and has been used to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, coughs, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hoya papaschonii has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have a single pair of round, green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hoya papaschonii is an evergreen perennial that is native to the Philippines. It prefers bright, indirect light and a well-drained, bark-based potting mix. Propagation is usually done by stem cuttings, which should be taken in early spring. The cuttings should be planted in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until established. Once established, the plants should be watered regularly and fertilized with an orchid fertilizer.
Where to Find Hoya papaschonii
Hoya papaschonii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia and can be found in moist, shady areas.
Hoya papaschonii FAQ
What is the common name of Hoya papaschonii?
Papaschon's Hoya
What is the natural habitat of Hoya papaschonii?
Tropical rainforest
What is the flowering season of Hoya papaschonii?
Summer
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
Michele Rodda: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rodda' in the authors string.