Hoya benstoneana
Hoya benstoneana | |
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Gentianales |
Family: | Apocynaceae |
Genus: | Hoya |
Species: | H. benstoneana
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Binomial name | |
Hoya benstoneana |
Hoya benstoneana is an endemic[3][1]: 34 species of porcelainflower or wax plant found in the Philippines[3] is an Asclepiad species of flowering plant in the dogbane family Apocynaceae described in 2012 by Kloppenburg, Siar, Guevarra & Carandang. Hoya benstoneana belongs to the genus Hoya.[1][2]
Etymology[]
The specific epithet, benstoneana named in honor of Dr. Benjamin C. Stone, who worked as a Principal investigator of the Flora of the Philippines Project.[1]: 38
References[]
- ^ a b c d Kloppenburg, R., et. al. 2012. New Species of Hoya R.Br. (Apocynaceae) from the Philippines. Journal of Nature Studies. 11 (1&2): 34-48
- ^ a b "Hoya benstoneana Kloppenb., Siar, Guevarra & Carandang | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2019-08-30.
- ^ a b c "Apocynaceae". www.philippineplants.org. Retrieved 2019-08-30.
Categories:
- Hoya
- Endemic flora of the Philippines
- Hoyas of the Philippines
- Apocynaceae stubs