Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
tamaleaaea
ID:
744735

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kloppenb.

Source:
ksu

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Fraterna 21(4): 9 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000744068

Common Names

  • Hoya tamaleaaea
  • Tamalea Hoya
  • Hoya

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Description

Hoya tamaleaaea (also called Tamalea Hoya, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is native to the Philippines, and it grows in rocky areas and on slopes. It is an evergreen shrub with white flowers and ovate leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Hoya tamaleaaea is a popular houseplant due to its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, coughs, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hoya tamaleaaea is a yellow, star-shaped flower with 5 petals and a yellow centre. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single, long, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hoya tamaleaaea is a tropical evergreen vine that can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10-11. It can also be grown in a container indoors in cooler climates. To propagate, take stem cuttings in late spring or early summer. Dip the cut end in rooting hormone and then plant in moist, well-draining soil. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright location. Roots should form in 4-6 weeks. Once roots have formed, transplant to a larger pot.

Where to Find Hoya tamaleaaea

Hoya tamaleaaea is native to Southeast Asia. It can be found in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

Hoya tamaleaaea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hoya tamaleaaea?

Hoya tamaleaaea

What is the common name of Hoya tamaleaaea?

Tamalea Hoya

What is the natural habitat of Hoya tamaleaaea?

It is found in tropical rainforests

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,