Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
urniflora
ID:
1412028

Status:
valid

Authors:
(P.I.Forst.) Simonsson & Rodda

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 69(1): 137. 2017 [24 May 2017] [epublished]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424493

Common Names

  • Urniflora Hoya
  • Urniflora Hoya Plant
  • Urniflora Hoya Flower

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Description

Hoya urniflora (also called Urn-Flower Hoya, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in India. It is an epiphytic orchid, meaning it grows on other plants, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It has a single stem with many leaves and a single flower with a white lip and yellow petals.

Uses & Benefits

Hoya urniflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hoya urniflora has small, white flowers. The seed is a small, black, globular capsule. The seedlings have long, narrow, lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hoya urniflora can be propagated by stem cuttings or by layering. It prefers a well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter. It should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly. It is best to fertilize the plant in the spring and summer months.

Where to Find Hoya urniflora

Hoya urniflora is native to India and can be found in the Himalayan foothills.

Hoya urniflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hoya urniflora?

Hoya urniflora

What is the common name of Hoya urniflora?

Urn-flowered Hoya

What is the natural habitat of Hoya urniflora?

The natural habitat of Hoya urniflora is tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

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

Paul Irwin Forster (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.I.Forst.' 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.