Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
amorosoae
ID:
1328833

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.Green & Kloppenb.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Hoya New 3(2): 3 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341287


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Description

Hoya amorosoae (also called wax plant, waxflower, waxvine, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is native to the Philippines and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It is a climbing or trailing evergreen shrub with thick, leathery, dark green leaves. The flowers are fragrant and star-shaped with five lobes.

Uses & Benefits

Hoya amorosoae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make a variety of products such as furniture, baskets, and musical instruments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hoya amorosoae has star-shaped flowers with five petals and a deep pink or red color. The flowers are fragrant and attract pollinators. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hoya amorosoae is a tropical plant that prefers bright, indirect light and moist, well-draining soil. It is best propagated by stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and placed in moist soil or a moist paper towel. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual pots.

Where to Find Hoya amorosoae

Hoya amorosoae is native to the rainforests of the Philippines.

Hoya amorosoae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hoya amorosoae?

Hoya amorosoae

What is the common name of Hoya amorosoae?

Amoroso's Hoya

What is the natural habitat of Hoya amorosoae?

Forests of the Philippines

Species in the Hoya genus

Hoya linavergarae, Hoya lucyae, Hoya stoneana, Hoya vanuatuensis, Hoya balaensis, Hoya loyceandrewsiana, Hoya querinoensis, Hoya ramosii, Hoya acicularis, Hoya aeschynanthoides, Hoya affinis, Hoya alagensis, Hoya albiflora, Hoya aldrichii, Hoya amboinensis, Hoya andalensis, Hoya anulata, Hoya apoda, Hoya archboldiana, Hoya arnottiana, Hoya attenuata, Hoya australis, Hoya bandaensis, Hoya benguetensis, Hoya betchei, Hoya bhutanica, Hoya bicknellii, Hoya bicolor, Hoya bilobata, Hoya blashernaezii, Hoya bonii, Hoya bordenii, Hoya brevialata, Hoya brittonii, Hoya brooksii, Hoya buotii, Hoya burmanica, Hoya burtoniae, Hoya buruensis, Hoya callistophylla, Hoya calycina, Hoya campanulata, Hoya camphorifolia, Hoya cardiophylla, Hoya carnosa, Hoya caudata, Hoya cembra, Hoya chinghungensis, Hoya chlorantha, Hoya chloroleuca,

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

Dale Kloppenburg (b.1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kloppenb.' in the authors string.
Ted Green (b.1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Green' in the authors string.