Hoya amboinensis
| Hoya amboinensis | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Apocynaceae |
| Genus: | Hoya |
| Species: | H. amboinensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Hoya amboinensis | |
Hoya amboinensis is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae,[1] native to the Maluku Islands.[2][3][4] It was first described by Otto Warburg,[3] and no subspecies are known.[5]
Description
Hoya amboinensis is a twining plant with a smooth, glossy stems approximately 2 to 3 mm (0.08 to 0.12 in) thick. The leaves are oblong to broadly ovate, with a rounded base and an acute apex, measuring around 6 to 7 cm (2 to 3 in) long and 2.5 to 5 cm (1 to 2 in) wide. The upper surface has a glandular structures near the base of the midrib. It has a few leaves and arches towards the margin.[6]
Distribution
Hoya amboinensis is native to the Maluku Islands, where it occurs primarily in the tropical wet forests.[2][3]
See also
References
- ↑ Warb., 1907 In: Fedde, Repert. Nov. Sp. 3: 341
- 1 2 "Hoya amboinensis Warb". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 27 March 2026.
- 1 2 3 "World Flora Online". worldfloraonline.org. Retrieved 29 March 2026.
- ↑ "Hoya amboinensis Warb., Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 3: 341 (1907)". www.ipni.org. International Plant Names Index. Retrieved 29 March 2026.
- ↑ "Catalogue of Life - 2014 Annual Checklist: Species details". www.catalogueoflife.org. Archived from the original on 8 April 2023. Retrieved 29 March 2026.
- ↑ Feddes repertorium (in Latin). Selbstverlag des Herausgebers. 1907.
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