Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
taytayensis
ID:
1325126

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kloppenb. & Siar

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Hoya New 1(2): 28 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337580


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Description

Hoya taytayensis (also called Taytay Hoya, among many other common names) is a climbing evergreen perennial native to the Philippines. It has leathery, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Hoya taytayensis is an ornamental plant that is used to decorate gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hoya taytayensis has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with long, thin stems and small, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hoya taytayensis is a perennial vine that is native to the Philippines. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained, moist soil. Propagation is done by stem cuttings or layering. Stem cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and layering can be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Hoya taytayensis

Hoya taytayensis is native to the Hawaiian Islands. It can be found in tropical regions of the islands.

Hoya taytayensis FAQ

What is the common name of Hoya taytayensis?

Taytay Hoya

What is the optimal soil pH for Hoya taytayensis?

6.5-7.5

What is the optimal temperature for Hoya taytayensis?

60-75 degrees Fahrenheit

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.