Dischidia ovata (Hoya Watermelon) - Image 8
Botanical name: Dischidia ovata
Common names: Hoya Watermelon, Dischidia Watermelon
Family: Apocynaceae (Formerly:Asclepiadaceae)
Subfamily: Asclepiadoideae
Origin: New Guinea
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
Hardiness: 30°F
Dischidia ovata leaves
Dischidia ovata (Dischidia Watermelon) is known for its attractive oval leaves with striking white veining, often likened to watermelon rind.
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