Hoya sp. Bengkulu (Rindu Rafflesia)

Hoya sp. Bengkulu (Rindu Rafflesia), also known as Hoya sp. Bengkulu 'Rindu Rafflesia' or sometimes Hoya sp. DD001, is an undescribed species native to Bengkulu province, Sumatra, Indonesia – the same area as the famous Rafflesia arnoldii.

It is a rare Hoya sought after by collectors for its long, narrow, lance-shaped leaves with prominent artistic veins and silver variegation. The leaves are thick, glossy, dark green with silver accents or spots, giving an elegant and tropical appearance. The plant has a trailing/climbing growth habit, quickly forming long vines and is compact at first but becomes more vigorous with maturity.

The flowers are small but stunning: cream-yellow or pale pink reflexed corolla with pink-violet accents, arranged in a compact umbel. They have a sweet fragrance, sometimes described as pleasant but not very strong. Blooming is variable, often occurring after the plant has matured well, with multiple peduncles.