Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
australis
ID:
725808

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br. ex J.Traill

Source:
cmp

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Trans. Hort. Soc. London 7: 28 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725141

Common Names

  • Hoya australis
  • Australian Wax Plant
  • Australian Hoya

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Description

Hoya australis (also called Australian Wax Plant, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen vine native to Southeast Asia. It has long, slender leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests and wet forests.

Uses & Benefits

Hoya australis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hoya australis sub. sana (F.M.Bailey) K.D.Hill
Hoya australis sub. tenuipes (K.D.Hill) P.I.Forst. & Liddle
Hoya australis sub. australis
Hoya australis sub. melanesica P.I.Forst. & Liddle
Hoya australis sub. nathalieae Kloppenb. & Siar

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hoya australis has white, star-shaped flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hoya australis is a vine that can be propagated from stem cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Once rooted, the stem can be cut from the parent plant and transplanted.

Where to Find Hoya australis

Hoya australis is native to Australia and can be found in dry eucalyptus forests.

Hoya australis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hoya australis?

Hoya australis

What is the natural habitat of Hoya australis?

Hoya australis is native to Australia.

What are the ideal growing conditions for Hoya australis?

Hoya australis prefers bright, indirect light and well-draining soil.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2854065: Based on the initial data import
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
James Traill (d.1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Traill' in the authors string.