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Hoya kanyakumariana is a climbing epiphyte or lithophyte from Tamil Nadu, India, grown for its lush foliage and fragrant flowers. It does best in bright, humid conditions with a well-draining, airy mix and a little drying between waterings.
Hoya kanyakumariana is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is native to Tamil Nadu, India, and is named for the Kanniyakumari area in which it was first collected. An epiphytic or lithophytic climber, it is typically found in the wet tropics. As an ornamental it is valued for its lush foliage, attractive, fragrant flowers, and compact growth habit, and is considered suitable for smaller gardens, containers, and hanging planters.
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Life form, climate and native range: World Checklist of Vascular Plants, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (CC BY 3.0), reformatted; see Plants of the World Online.
