Status:
valid
Authors:
Rodda & Simonsson
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Webbia 67: 24 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333740
Common Names
- Vangviengiensis Hoya
- Hoya Vangviengiensis
- Vangviengiensis Wax Plant
Description
Hoya vangviengiensis (also called Vangvieng Hoya, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is a small, evergreen shrub with a rounded crown. It is native to Laos, where it is found in a variety of habitats, including rainforests, woodlands, and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Hoya vangviengiensis is a popular ornamental plant due to its bright yellow flowers and attractive foliage. It can be used in gardens as a hedge plant, and its leaves and flowers can be used in salads and as a garnish.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hoya vangviengiensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hoya vangviengiensis is a tropical evergreen vine that can be grown in containers or outdoors in warm climates. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by stem cuttings, which should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in moist soil. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Hoya vangviengiensis
Hoya vangviengiensis can be found in the mountains of northern Laos.
Hoya vangviengiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hoya vangviengiensis?
Hoya vangviengiensis
What type of plant is Hoya vangviengiensis?
Hoya vangviengiensis is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family.
Where is Hoya vangviengiensis found?
Hoya vangviengiensis is found in Laos.
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
Michele Rodda: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rodda' in the authors string.