Hoya griffithii

Hoya griffithii
Botanical illustration
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Embryophytes
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Gentianales
Family: Apocynaceae
Genus: Hoya
Species:
H. griffithii
Binomial name
Hoya griffithii
Synonyms[1]
  • Hoya kwangsiensis Tsiang & P.T.Li
  • Hoya lancilimba Merr.
  • Hoya lancilimba f. tsoii (Merr.) Tsiang
  • Hoya tsoii Merr.

Hoya griffithii is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae.[1] It is native to subtropical forests of Assam, Myanmar, southern China, Hainan, Laos, and Vietnam. An epiphyte with stems reaching 1.5 m (5 ft), it is found at elevations around 800 m (2,600 ft).[2] It is valued as a houseplant by Hoya enthusiasts due to its ease of care, and its large fragrant flowers.[3]

References

  1. 1 2 "Hoya griffithii Hook.f." Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 19 May 2026.
  2. ↑ "荷秋藤 he qiu teng". Flora of China. Missouri Botanical Garden & Harvard University Herbaria. 2026. Retrieved 19 May 2026.
  3. ↑ "Hoya griffithii". vermonthoyas.com. Vermont Hoyas. 2026. Retrieved 19 May 2026.
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