Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
phuwuaensis
ID:
1334857

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kidyoo

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 282: 218 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347311

Common Names

  • Hoya phuwuaensis
  • Phuwuaensis Hoya
  • Phuwuaensis-Leaved Hoya

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Description

Hoya phuwuaensis (also called 'Phuwua Hoya', among many other common names) is a small, perennial vine native to Thailand. It has small, white flowers and grows in moist, shady forests. It is found in the mountains of northern Thailand.

Uses & Benefits

Hoya phuwuaensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a pleasant smell and is often used in perfumes and soaps.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hoya phuwuaensis has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round-shaped. The seedlings are small and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hoya phuwuaensis is a perennial vine that is propagated by cuttings. It prefers full sun or partial shade and well-drained, sandy soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer.

Where to Find Hoya phuwuaensis

Hoya phuwuaensis can be found in the mountains of Thailand.

Hoya phuwuaensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hoya phuwuaensis?

Hoya phuwuaensis

What is the common name of Hoya phuwuaensis?

Phuwua Hoya

What is the family of Hoya phuwuaensis?

Apocynaceae

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.