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Hoya verticillata (Vahl) G.Don
| Family Name: | Apocynaceae |
| Synonyms: | Hoya verticillata (Vahl) G.Don var. verticillata, Hoya parasitica |
| Common Name: | Ridley's Hoya |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Climber, Epiphyte |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Andaman Islands, Assam, Bangladesh, Borneo, Cambodia, South-Central and Southeastern China, East Himalaya, Hainan, India, Java, Laos, Lesser Sunda Islands, Malaya, Myanmar, Nicobar Islands, Philippines, Singapore, Sulawesi, Sumatra, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial (Primary Rainforest, Secondary Rainforest, Coastal Forest), Shoreline (Mangrove Forest) |
| Local Conservation Status | Native to Singapore (Least Concern (LC)) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Taxonomy | Flora of Singapore does not recognise any varieties of Hoya verticillata. |
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Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Fragrant (Flowers) |
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| Landscape Uses | Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Coastal, Beachfront / Shoreline, Container Planting, Suitable for Hanging Baskets |
| Usage Hazard - Cons | Toxic Upon Ingestion |
| Usage Hazard - Cons Remarks | Avoid contact with milky/ white sap as it may cause skin irritation in certain individuals. Keep plants away from children and pets as sap could be toxic. |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
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| Seed or Spore Dispersal | Abiotic |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Little Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Fast to Moderate |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Easy to Grow |
| Pest(s) | Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Thick |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | White, Red, Cream / Off-White |
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| Flower Texture(s) | Waxy |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flowering Opening Time | Time-Independent |
| Flower Lifespan on Plant | Several Days |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Fruit Colour(s) | Patterned |
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| Mature Fruit Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Fruit Classification | Simple Fruit |
| Fruit Type | |
| Seed Quantity Per Fruit | Numerous (>20) |
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Others
| Master ID | 122 |
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| Species ID | 1418 |
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