Book ID: 118743
Simonsson, Nadhanielle and Michele Roda
A Guide to Hoyas of New Guinea. 2026. illus. (col.). 240 p. gr8vo. Paper bd.
This comprehensive illustrated guide documents all species of Hoya (wax flowers) occurring in New Guinea. The guide includes detailed information on 72 taxa (67 species and five subspecies), featuring the most up-to-date account of the genus in this region until a comprehensive revision can be completed. With exceptional photography and detailed botanical descriptions, it serves as both a scientific reference and a practical guide to one of the world’s most biodiverse regions for Hoya species.
Detailed species descriptions and identification guides for 72 Hoya taxa (67 species and 5 subspecies)
Comprehensive botanical illustrations and flower photography
Information on endemic species unique to New Guinea (86% endemism rate)
Ecological niche distribution across four elevation ranges (0–2600 m)
Habitat descriptions and conservation status assessments
Detailed fieldwork documentation from remote regions of Papua New Guinea and Indonesian New Guinea
Historical context of Hoya research and exploration in New Guinea since 1830
Systematics and phylogenetic relationships within the genus