Hoya halconensis is a fast-growing plant with long, wiry stems and light green leaves with visible, somewhat darker veins and midrib …
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Epithet: halconensis
Meaning: Of or from Halcon
Derivation: Compound epithet made up of the noun "Halcon" and the Latin suffix "-ensis," meaning "of or from a place." Halcon refers to Mount Halcon, the highest mountain on the island of Mindoro.
Pronunciation: hal-koh-NEN-sis
While the generic name must be unique, two or more genera often share the same specific epithet. Moreover, the same epithet can be used for subspecies, varieties, and forms within a species. Here is a list of plants that share this epithet.