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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Epiphyte, Climber |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Malaya |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Native to Singapore (Critically Endangered (CR)) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | A terrestrial or epiphyte with thin and branching stems, climbing or scrambling up to 3 m long. |
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| Foliage | Leaves have round petioles, measuring about 1.5 cm long. Leaf blade is ovate-lanceolate, thick and stiff with faint pinnate venation. |
| Flowers | Flowers are borne in clusters of 3 - 5 cm in diameter, each cluster consisting of 5 - 20 flowers. Flowers are unscented, 7 - 8 mm in diameter and is white to pale yellow with pink apices. |
| Habitat | Found in lowland to hilly forests, and swamps. |
| Etymology | The genus Hoya means wax flower. The specific epithet scortechinii is named after Benedetto Scortechini, who collected the type specimen in Perak, Malaysia. |
Landscaping Features
| Landscaping | Flowers are faintly scented. |
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| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Fragrant (Flowers) |
| Landscape Uses | Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Little Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate to Slow |
| Propagation Method | Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Thick |
| Prominent Young Flush Colour(s) | Green |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage |
| Foliar Venation | Pinnate / Net |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Bisexual Flowers |
| Flower Colour(s) | White, Red, Yellow / Golden |
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| Flower Texture(s) | Waxy |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Symmetry | Radial |
| Individual Flower Shape | Stellate / Star-shaped |
| Inflorescence Type | Umbel |
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Others
| Master ID | 121 |
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| Species ID | 1417 |
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