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Hoya myrmecopa (IML1375)

D. Kleijn & R. van Donkelaar

Published in Blumea 46(3) 477 (2001) by D. Kleijn and R. van Donkelaar. Hoya myrmecopa originates from Sulawesi, Indonesia. The name refers to the niches in the tree branches where this species were commonly found growing.

Hoya myrmecopa is an easy hoya to grow. I have my plant hanging in a window facing north and it grows quite fast there. It took a few years before it flowered the first time so I guess it prefers some more light. It tolerates drought.
 

Plant
Leaves: hard, medium green with a darker edge, 8 cm long, 4.5 cm wide
Growth habit: hanging
Flowers
No. in a cluster: ~20
Size: 10 mm measured flat
Colour: light yellow corolla and corona, the corona has a red centre 
Form: reflexed
Scent: yes
Nectar: yes
Lastingness: 10 days

The flowers are quire small and the scent is in my opinion not very pleasant. Luckily it is not that strong. 


To the left, the pollinarium which measures 0.6 mm.

 
 

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