Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
tamdaoensis
ID:
1330395

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rodda & T.B.Tran

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 217: 288 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342849

Common Names

  • Hoya tamdaoensis
  • Tamdaoensis Hoya
  • Tamdaoensis Plant

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Description

Hoya tamdaoensis (also called Tam Dao hoya, among many other common names) is a perennial vine that grows up to 10 meters long. It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, and is found in desert scrub, grasslands, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Hoya tamdaoensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and malaria.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Hoya tamdaoensis are white and have a yellow center, with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seeds are small, oval-shaped, and light brown in color. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hoya tamdaoensis is a perennial climber that can be propagated from stem cuttings. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a warm, humid environment. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it every few weeks.

Where to Find Hoya tamdaoensis

Hoya tamdaoensis is native to Southeast Asia and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It can be found in the wild in Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia.

Hoya tamdaoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hoya tamdaoensis?

Hoya tamdaoensis

What is the common name of Hoya tamdaoensis?

Tamdao waxplant

Where is Hoya tamdaoensis found?

It is found in the southeastern United States and northern Mexico

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

The Bach Tran (b.2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.B.Tran' in the authors string.
Michele Rodda: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rodda' in the authors string.