Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
stoneana
ID:
508095

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kloppenb. & Siar

Source:
ksu

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Fraterna 19(4): 19 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000507427

Common Names

  • Stoneana Hoya
  • Hoya stoneana
  • Stoneana Hoya

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Description

Hoya stoneana (also called Stone's Hoya, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has small, yellow flowers and oval-shaped leaves. It is commonly found in dry, open grasslands and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Hoya stoneana is used for ornamental purposes and is also used in traditional medicine for treating coughs.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hoya stoneana is a white to yellow-green, 5-petalled flower with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong seed with a diameter of 0.5-1 mm. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped with a diameter of 0.5-1 cm.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hoya stoneana is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It prefers full sun to partial shade and is drought tolerant. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Hoya stoneana

Hoya stoneana is native to the tropical rainforests of India.

Hoya stoneana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hoya stoneana?

Hoya stoneana

What is the natural habitat of Hoya stoneana?

Dry grasslands

What is the flowering season of Hoya stoneana?

Spring

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.
Monina V. Siar (d.2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Siar' in the authors string.