Hoya Nagaensis: New plant species
A new plant species has been discovered in Nagaland and it’s named as Hoya Nagaensis.
- Hoya Nagaensis is a new plant species.
- It is a member of the ‘wax plant family’ was discovered in the Kavunhou Community Reserved Forest in Phek district.
- It is currently known from only a single location, making it highly vulnerable.
- The plant displays unique leaf shapes and floral
- It belongs to Hoya genus, a group known for its ornamental value.
- It was found growing in a temperate forest ecosystem that remains largely unexplored by science.
- It produces distinctive star-shaped flowers and exudes milk-like latex, a characteristic of many species in the Apocynaceae or milkweed family.
- Hoyas, commonly known as wax plants, are a captivating genus cherished by indoor gardeners for their unique flowers and diverse growth forms.
- Native Range: Southeast Asia, Australia, and Polynesia
