Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
rima
ID:
1326358

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kloppenb., G.Mend. & Ferreras

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Hoya New 2(2): 23 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338812


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Description

Hoya rima (also called Rima hoya, among many other common names) is a climbing shrub or vine with thick, succulent leaves. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It grows in evergreen forests, usually on hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Hoya rima is a climbing plant that is often used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a ground cover, and its leaves can be used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hoya rima has small white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hoya rima is a species of vine native to India. It can be cultivated in warm, humid climates with bright, indirect light. Propagation is done through cuttings or by seed. The plant should be kept moist but not wet, and fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Hoya rima

Hoya rima is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in the tropical forests of Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam.

Hoya rima FAQ

What is the common name of Hoya rima?

Rima hoya

What is the optimal light for Hoya rima?

Bright, indirect light

What is the optimal temperature for Hoya rima?

65-75°F

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.
Ulysses Ferreras (b.1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ferreras' in the authors string.
George Mendoza: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Mend.' in the authors string.