| Etymology | Genus | After Thomas Hoy, the gardner at Syon House for the Duke of Northumberland |
|---|---|---|
| Species | Diverse (variable) leaf | |
| Family | Apocynaceae | |
| Synonyms | - | |
| Common Names | Mangrove Wax Plant | |
| Status | Native: Vulnerable | |
| Form | Climber | |
| Native Distribution | Hainan, Indochina to Malesia | |
Diagnostics:
A common Hoya, Hoya diversifolia is typically found in mangroves. It is an epiphytic climber characterised by milky latex and smooth stems that can be erect, twining, or hanging, reaching lengths of up to 10 m. Its leaves are thick, stiff, and oval to round, mid-green on top and lighter below with a raised midrib (Middleton & Rodda, 2019). The plant bears rounded clusters of small pink-purple flowers.
Climbing habit at Mandai Mangroves.
Leaves and fluffy seeds.
Pink inflorescences.
References
Middleton DJ & Rodda M (2019) Flora of Singapore, Apocynaceae. 13: 421–630.
Author: Siyang
Posted: 2025-09-17
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