Biology:Hoya obscura
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Short description: Species of plant
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Apocynaceae |
| Genus: | Hoya |
| Species: | H. obscura
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| Binomial name | |
| Hoya obscura Elmer ex C.M.Burton
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Hoya obscura is a fast-growing hoya from the Philippines.[1] Characterized by medium-sized veined leaves that range from deep green when grown in shade, to a deep reddish color when grown in sunlight. This hoya is very easy to grow.
Hoya obscura
Inflorescence, view from underneath.
Hoya obscura
Rooted cutting 18 months old in 4" terra cotta pot.
Hoya obscura
Leaves redden considerably when exposed to direct sunlight.
Description
- Growing habit: Viny and compact, leaves fairly close together along new shoots. Very fast grower in optimal conditions. Extremely floriferous.
- Sap color: milky.
- Leaf size: 2 cm to 10 cm.[2]
- Epiphytic: Epiphytic to semi-epiphytic in the wild. Readily adapts to pot culture.
- Fragrance: Intense and pleasant, remarkably like a buttered cinnamon roll for the plant pictured. Wafts a considerable distance. Many people have likened the fragrance to Froot Loops cereal.
- Soil conditions: Must be moist but well-drained and airy. The specimen pictured is generally allowed to dry completely between waterings, and is rootbound in a 3-inch terra cotta pot.
- Outdoor zone: At least Zone 10, possibly cooler.
References
- ↑ "Hoya obscura Elmer ex C.M.Burton". https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:931366-1.
- ↑ Leaflets of Philippine Botany. 10. Manila, Oriental Printing Co. 1938. pp. 3586–3587. OCLC 1755664. https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/item/6769#page/1/mode/1up.
Wikidata ☰ Q1632112 entry
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