wyonia
Wyonia is a genus of flowering plants traditionally placed in the family Apocynaceae and native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia. The genus currently includes three species: Wyonia alba, Wyonia rubra, and Wyonia lutea. Plants are typically lianas or scrambling shrubs, reaching several meters in height, with opposite, elliptical leaves. The flowers are small and tubular, with five lobes, and exhibit color variation among species—white to pale pink in alba, crimson in rubra, and yellowish tones in lutea. Inflorescences are loose panicles that appear at the ends of branches, often producing a conspicuous display when several flowers open together. The fruit consists of paired follicles that dehisce to release numerous seeds bearing tufts of hair for wind dispersal.
Taxonomy and naming: The genus Wyonia was described in the late 20th century by botanist L. M.
Distribution and habitat: Wyonia species are found in humid tropical forests, forest margins, and disturbed habitats
Ecology and uses: Pollination is primarily by native bees, with occasional visitation by small birds. While