Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
somadeeae
ID:
1321887

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rodda & Simonsson

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 30: 581 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334341

Common Names

  • Hoya Somadeeae
  • Somadeeae Hoya
  • Hoya Somadeeae

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Description

Hoya somadeeae (also called 'Somadee's hoya', 'Somadee's wax plant', 'Somadee's waxvine', among many other common names) is a perennial climber native to Thailand. It has leathery, glossy leaves and clusters of fragrant, star-shaped flowers. It grows in tropical rainforests and dry deciduous forests.

Uses & Benefits

Hoya somadeeae is a perennial vine that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hoya somadeeae has a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have five leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hoya somadeeae is a tropical plant that is easy to propagate from cuttings. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground in a warm, humid climate. It prefers a well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. It can be propagated from cuttings taken from the stem or leaves. The cuttings should be placed in a moist medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until they root.

Where to Find Hoya somadeeae

Hoya somadeeae is native to Thailand. It can be found in the wild in the mountains, and is also widely cultivated.

Hoya somadeeae FAQ

What is the common name of Hoya somadeeae?

Somadee's Hoya

What is the natural habitat of Hoya somadeeae?

It is found in lowland rainforests in Thailand

What is the flower color of Hoya somadeeae?

The flowers are white with a pink center

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.