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Hoya Solokensis
Hoya solokensis
Hoya Solokensis (Hoya solokensis) is catalogued under the Apocynaceae family in the genus Hoya, and ships from Java & Sumatra, Indonesia at $10.00 USD per plant FOB, export grade A+. The supplier's listing records grade Wax Plant. Catalogue acclimatization difficulty is rated Intermediate.
Identification, research and what to check before buying βHoya solokensis S.Rahayu & Rodda Β· Apocynaceae
The accepted name in the GBIF Backbone Taxonomy, the plant taxonomic backbone.
Protologue citation: Rahayu, S., & Rodda. (2019). In: Eur. J. Taxon. 508: 14.
Taxonomy from the GBIF Backbone Taxonomy, retrieved 2026-10-22. Open the backbone record.
Rated Intermediate from the catalogue category and display name alone. Ask the supplier for the stock-specific acclimatization protocol for this consignment before ordering.
Highland provenance and vegetative identity of Hoya solokensis
Hoya solokensis is a recently described species endemic to the highland submontane forests of West Sumatra, Indonesia. Taxonomic publication in Blumea documents its distinctive campanulate corolla and shrubby terrestrial-to-epiphytic habit.
Hoya solokensis Β· Reviewed on
Submontane habitat and non-twining habit
The protologue in Blumea describes Hoya solokensis growing epiphytically and lithophytically in submontane forest at 1,000β1,500 m elevation, exhibiting stiff shrubby stems that twine only at the upper extremities. (Rahayu, S., & Rodda, M., 2019)
For buyers: Indicates that this species does not require tight winding around a trellis; support stems gently and protect from extreme lowland heat spikes.
Scope: Original protologue observations describe wild populations; nursery selections in cultivation adapt to standard intermediate greenhouse regimes.
Putting the research into practice
Coming from montane habitats around Solok, Sumatra, Hoya solokensis prefers slightly cooler intermediate temperatures and high relative humidity. It forms non-twining to climbing woody stems with thick, glabrous, coriaceous leaves. Buyers should provide moderate light and avoid prolonged exposure to temperatures above 32Β°C.
Supplier-reported facts
- Catalogue item
- Hoya Solokensis
- Supplier form / grade
- Wax Plant
Still to confirm with the supplier
- Inspect stem rigidity and leaf texture; leaves should feel thick and coriaceous.
- Verify clean nodes without fungal lesions around leaf axils.
- Acclimatize in cooler night conditions (18β22Β°C) to mimic submontane origins.
References
- A new species of Hoya (Apocynaceae, Asclepiadoideae) from Sumatra
Rahayu, S., & Rodda, M. (2019). Blumea, Vol. 64(2), pp. 165β168.
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Botanical and ethnobotanical information on this page is provided for horticultural reference only. It is not medical advice and is not a substitute for professional medical guidance.
International Trade Compliance & Regulatory Guidance
Catalog regulatory tags represent informational screening indicators only and do not constitute an advance permit, clearance, or government certification. Import requirements vary by taxon, consignment volume, and destination authority; buyers should confirm requirements with their destination plant health agency or our export desk prior to order.
USDA APHIS Guidance (7 CFR 319.37)
Screening reflects general admissibility guidelines under USDA APHIS regulations. Actual entry requirements depend on current taxon manuals, port routing (such as PIS Miami, JFK, LAX), and permit category (PPQ 587). Buyer must verify applicable permit and labeling requirements with USDA APHIS or our export desk before ordering.
Indonesian Agricultural Quarantine (Barantan)
Consignments must be submitted for PPK (Pemeriksaan Karantina Tumbuhan) inspection by Badan Karantina Indonesia prior to export dispatch. Phytosanitary certificates are issued only upon successful official examination; catalog tags are screening indicators and do not constitute an advance certificate guarantee.
EU TRACES-NT & CHED-PP (Reg 2016/2031)
European Union plant health directives require CHED-PP pre-notification in TRACES-NT and arrival through designated Border Control Posts (such as AMS or FRA). Importers should confirm current high-risk lists, quarantine status, and member state rules before ordering.
Nursery grade source: Supplier classification at the nursery. The Wax Plant grade is the supplier's record for this SKU, quoted as published.
Export Packaging & Root Preservation Standard
Growing guidance & dispatch checks
Stock enquiry: no source-backed care profile is available for this SKU. Nursery conditions describe the offered stock, not measured species tolerances. Inspect roots and foliage on arrival, document concerns, and ask the export desk for stock-specific watering and acclimatization advice.
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