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Hoya mariae L. Wanntorp & Meve
| Family Name: | Apocynaceae |
| Synonyms: | Clemensiella mariae Schltr., Clemensiella dischidioides Elmer, Hoya viracensis Kloppenb. & Siar |
Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Epiphyte |
|---|---|
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Philippines |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Epiphytic vine with wiry twinging stems |
|---|---|
| Foliage | Leaves ovate, to 8cm long, leathery. Upper surface of leaf mid - dark green, mid rib light green, sunken. Under surface of leaves light green, mid rib raised. |
| Flowers | Flowers campanulate (bell shaped), to 1.8 cm wide, cream, dull reddish orange or dull yellow tinged with reddish orange. Corona lobes cream - very pale yellow |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Small Gardens, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Container Planting, Suitable for Hanging Baskets |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) |
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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Moist Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
| 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) | Leathery |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Cream / Off-White, Orange, Red, Yellow / Golden |
|---|---|
| Flower Texture(s) | Leathery |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
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Others
| Master ID | 31449 |
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| Species ID | 5846 |
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