Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
salmonea
ID:
1323940

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kloppenb., Guevarra, G.Mend. & Ferreras

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
J. Nat. Stud. 12: 22 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336394

Common Names

  • Hoya salmonea
  • Salmonea Hoya
  • Salmon Hoya

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Description

Hoya salmonea (also called Salmon Hoya, among many other common names) is a vine native to Southeast Asia. It has dark green, leathery leaves and clusters of small, white, fragrant flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas in tropical and subtropical climates.

Uses & Benefits

Hoya salmonea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments such as abdominal pain, diarrhea, and fever.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hoya salmonea sub. pallida Kloppenb., G.Mend. & Ferreras

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hoya salmonea is a white or yellow 5-petaled bloom. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hoya salmonea is a small, evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in partial shade and can tolerate some drought. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Hoya salmonea

Hoya salmonea is found in the Philippines.

Hoya salmonea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hoya salmonea?

Hoya salmonea

What type of plant is Hoya salmonea?

Vine

Where does Hoya salmonea grow?

Philippines

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.
Maria Lusia D. Guevarra: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guevarra' in the authors string.
George Mendoza: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Mend.' in the authors string.