Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Climber |
|---|---|
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Myanmar |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Compact wiry climber |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Leaves dark green, oblong, to 4cm long by 2cm wide. Leaves and stems with a layer of rusty/ dull reddish brown hairs. |
| Flowers | Corolla lobes white, reflexed at maturity; corona white -cream, flushed with rose pink towards the center. |
| Similar | Similar in growth habit to Hoya lyii and Hoya thomsonii, but can be distinguished based on flowers and shape of the leaves. |
| Cultivation | This species was originally sold as "Hoya sp. 'Square' -Thailand" in reference to the leaf shape (albeit incorrect), and the country where it was first discovered as a cultivated plant on sale in a local market. It was subsequently discovered in the wild in Myanmar. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Foliage |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Small Gardens, Vertical Greenery / Green Wall, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, 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) |
|---|
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils, Easy to Grow |
| Pest(s) | Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Green - Light Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Hairy / Hirsute, Thick |
| Young Flush Texture(s) | Hairy / Hirsute |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Cream / Off-White, Pink, White |
|---|---|
| Flower Texture(s) | Velvety / Furry / Tomentose |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flowering Period | After Rain |
| Flower Lifespan on Plant | Several Days |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 30995 |
|---|---|
| Species ID | 5382 |
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