Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
rotundiflora
ID:
750245

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rodda & Simonsson

Source:
ksu

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 27: 37 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000749578

Common Names

  • Hoya Rotundiflora
  • Rotundiflora Hoya
  • Rotundiflora

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Description

Hoya rotundiflora (also called Round-flowered 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 rotundiflora is a succulent plant that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It has yellow flowers that bloom in the spring. The plant is also used to make a tea that is said to have medicinal properties, such as being an anti-inflammatory and helping with digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hoya rotundiflora has white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have two pairs of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hoya rotundiflora can be propagated from stem cuttings or layering. Stem cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. Layering should be done in spring or summer by burying a stem in the soil and keeping it moist. The plant should be kept in a warm, bright location with temperatures between 18-22°C (64-72°F).

Where to Find Hoya rotundiflora

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

Hoya rotundiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hoya rotundiflora?

Hoya rotundiflora

Where is Hoya rotundiflora found?

Hoya rotundiflora is found in the tropical rainforests of South and Central America.

What type of plant is Hoya rotundiflora?

Hoya rotundiflora is a climbing vine.

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.
Nadhanielle Simonsson: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Simonsson' in the authors string.