Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
thuathienhuensis
ID:
1316997

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.B.Tran, Rodda & Simonsson

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
New sp. Hoya Vietnam : 2 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329451

Common Names

  • Hoya thuathienhuensis
  • Hoya Thuathienhuensis
  • Hoya Thuathien Huensis

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Description

Hoya thuathienhuensis (also called Thuathienhuensis hoya, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is a small shrub with ovate-lanceolate leaves and white flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia, where it is found growing in tropical rainforests and cloud forests at elevations of 500–2,000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Hoya thuathienhuensis is an ornamental plant, often used as a groundcover in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a living mulch.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hoya thuathienhuensis has white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet fragrance. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hoya thuathienhuensis is a tropical plant that is best grown in a warm, humid environment. It can be propagated by stem cuttings or by layering. Stem cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and placed in a moist soil mix. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual pots. Layering is best done in the spring or summer when the plant is actively growing. The stem should be bent down and the tip should be buried in the soil. Once the layer has rooted, it can be cut away from the parent plant and transplanted into its own pot.

Where to Find Hoya thuathienhuensis

Hoya thuathienhuensis can be found in the tropical forests of Vietnam.

Hoya thuathienhuensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hoya thuathienhuensis?

Hoya thuathienhuensis

What is the natural habitat of Hoya thuathienhuensis?

It is found in moist forests, along streams, and on wet rocks in Vietnam.

What type of plant is Hoya thuathienhuensis?

Hoya thuathienhuensis is a succulent vine.

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.
Nadhanielle Simonsson: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Simonsson' in the authors string.