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Hoya nummularioides Constantin
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form |
Climber, Vine & Liana, Epiphyte |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) |
Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution |
Cambodia, Laos, Thailand |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form |
Compact epiphytic vine |
| Foliage |
Leaves dull green, tomentose. |
| Flowers |
Flowers tiny, white with pinkish-red corona, strongly scented. |
| Cultivation |
Flowers once - twice a year under local conditions. Mass blooms after short dry rest, often with entire vine covered with clusters of white flowers. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features |
Ornamental Flowers, Fragrant |
| Plant & Rootzone Preference - Tolerance |
Dry Soils / Drought |
| Landscape Uses |
Small Gardens, Container Planting, Hanging Basket |
| Thematic Landscaping |
Fragrant / Aromatherapy Garden |
| Usage Hazard - Cons |
Irritant - Sap, Pungent Scent - Flowers |
| Usage Hazard - Cons Remarks |
Fragrance of flowers may be over powering for some; 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. |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference |
Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
| Water Preference |
Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Potential Problems |
May not flower/ will not mass bloom if dry rest period is not observed |
| Pest(s) |
Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method |
Seed, Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention |
Evergreen |
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) |
Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) |
Velvety / Furry / Tomentose |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) |
White |
| Flower Texture(s) |
Velvety / Furry / Tomentose |
| Flower Grouping |
Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Lifespan on Plant |
Several Days |
Others
| Master ID |
30914 |
| Species ID |
5292 |
Species record last updated on: 28 November 2019.
