Status:
valid
Authors:
Kidyoo
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Taiwania 60: 39 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342356
Common Names
- Hoya rostellata
- Rostellata Hoya
- Hoya Rostellata
Description
Hoya rostellata (also called Rostellata Hoya, among many other common names) is a small perennial plant, native to India. It has small white flowers and grows in grassy meadows and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Hoya rostellata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. Its flowers are edible and can be used to make tea and other beverages.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Hoya rostellata has a star-shaped flower with five white petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hoya rostellata is an evergreen perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. It is best planted in spring and can be grown in pots or containers.
Where to Find Hoya rostellata
Hoya rostellata is found in the Philippines.
Hoya rostellata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hoya rostellata?
Hoya rostellata
What type of plant is Hoya rostellata?
Perennial herb
Where does Hoya rostellata grow?
Vietnam
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.