Status:
valid
Authors:
Kloppenb., Siar, G.Mend., Cajano & Carandang
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Hoya New 1(4): 25 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337893
Common Names
- Unruhiana Hoya
- Hoya unruhiana
- Hoya
Description
Hoya unruhiana (also called Unruh's hoya, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Southeast Asia. It grows in tropical forests, and has small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Hoya unruhiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for medicinal purposes such as treating fever, headache, and stomach pain.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Hoya unruhiana are white and star-shaped, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hoya unruhiana is a perennial plant that is best propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It should be planted in a semi-shaded location in well-drained soil. It requires regular watering and fertilizing to ensure optimal growth.
Where to Find Hoya unruhiana
Hoya unruhiana is native to the tropical forests of the Philippines. It can be found in nurseries that specialize in rare tropical plants.
Hoya unruhiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hoya unruhiana?
Hoya unruhiana
What is the family of Hoya unruhiana?
Apocynaceae
What is the native range of Hoya unruhiana?
Philippines
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
George Mendoza: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Mend.' in the authors string.