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Hoya australis (K.D. Hill) P. I. Forst & Liddle subsp. tenuipes
| Family Name: | Apocynaceae |
| Synonyms: | Hoya oligotricha K.D. Hill subsp. tenuipes |
Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Growth Form | Climber, Epiphyte, Lithophyte |
|---|---|
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Australia, Papau New Guinea, Solomon Islands, Melanesia |
|---|---|
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Fast growing, robust vine |
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| Foliage | Leaves elliptic to ovate, glabrous or occasionally very slightly hairy, light to yellowish green in specimens growing under high light conditions, otherwise dark green. |
| Flowers | Flowers fragrant. Corolla lobes white with a purplish red tinge towards the corona. Corona lobes white. |
| Habitat | Epiphyte in rainforests or coastal forests near mangroves; is also known to grow as a lithophyte. |
| Associated Fauna | In its native range, this species is a foodplant for the caterpillars of the following butterfly species from the family Nymphalidae: Euploea alcathoe (Striped Black Crow), Euploea boisduvalii, Euploea core (Common Crow) and Tirumala hamata (Blue Tiger Butterfly). The known pollinator for this species is a butterfly, the Greenish Grass Dart (Ocybadistes walkeri) from the family Hesperiidae. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Flowers, Fragrant (Flowers) |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Small Gardens, Container Planting, Suitable for Hanging Baskets |
| Thematic Landscaping | Fragrant / Aromatherapy Garden |
| Usage Hazard - Cons | Toxic Upon Ingestion |
| Usage Hazard - Cons Remarks | Avoid contact with sap as it may cause skin irritation in certain individuals. Keep plants away from children and pets. |
Fauna, Pollination and Dispersal
| Fauna Pollination Dispersal Associated Fauna | Butterfly-Attracting, Butterfly Host Plant (Leaves) |
|---|---|
| Pollination Method(s) | Biotic (Fauna) (Insects (Butterfly, Moth)) |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | 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 |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth, Leathery |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Colour(s) | Red, White |
|---|---|
| Flower Texture(s) | Hairy / Hirsute |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flowering Period | A Few Times Yearly |
| Flower Lifespan on Plant | Several Days |
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Others
| Master ID | 31042 |
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| Species ID | 5429 |
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