Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Climber, Epiphyte, Lithophyte |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Borneo, Peninsular Malaysia, Thailand |
|---|---|
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Others - Plant Morphology | Climber, stems and petioles pubescent, internodes spaced 5-25cm apart. Leaves coriaceous, thick and fleshy, leaf blades 5-15cm long by 2-5cm wide, obovate-lanceolate to oblong, elliptic or oblanceolate. Inflorescences with 1–19 start shaped flowers, measuring 7–9 cm in diameter when fully open. |
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| Habitat | Epiphytic on trees in lowland forest, mangrove and forest along tidal rivers; rarely as a lithophyte, surviving on thin layer of moist soil over a rocky base. |
| Cultivation | This species is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant as it has one of the largest flowers of all species in the genus Hoya. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers |
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| Landscape Uses | Small Gardens |
| 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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Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Low Humidity / Aircon |
| Pest(s) | Sucking Insects |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Stem Cutting |
Foliar
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
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| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth, Glossy / Shiny |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Opposite |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Red, Pink |
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| Flower Texture(s) | Waxy |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Axillary, Terminal |
| Flowering Period | After Rain |
| Flower Lifespan on Plant | Several Weeks, [Remarks] (Flowers last up to 2-3 weeks) |
| Flower Lifespan on Plant - Remarks | Flowers last up to 2-3 weeks |
| Flower Colour(s) Remarks | Flower color variable - blooms can be dark red, dull red with darker red specks, pale pink or pinkish brown |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Fruit Classification | Simple Fruit |
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| Fruit Type | Dehiscent Dry Fruit |
Image Repository
Others
| Master ID | 30861 |
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| Species ID | 5231 |
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