Hoya occultata is an epiphytic shrub with pale brown stems that bear mid-green leaves with pinnate venation. The stems are erect or …
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Epithet: occultata
Meaning: concealed, hidden, having been concealed
Derivation: Feminine form of "occultatus," the perfect passive participle of the Latin verb "occulto."
Pronunciation: ock-ull-TAY-tuh
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.