Hoya kerrii f. albomarginata is a slow-growing, semi-succulent plant with vining stems and bright green, heart-shaped leaves with cream …
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Epithet: kerrii
Derivation: Honors Arthur Francis George Kerr (1877-1942), an Irish physician and botanist.
Pronunciation: KER-ee-eye
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.
Hoya kerrii (Sweetheart Hoya) is a climbing plant with slender, stout stems and succulent, heart-shaped leaves. The stems can grow up to …