Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
beccarii
ID:
1325764

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rodda & Simonsson

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Webbia 68: 13 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338218

Common Names

  • Hoya beccarii
  • Beccarii Hoya
  • Beccarii Wax Plant

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Description

Hoya beccarii (also called Beccari's Hoya, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Indonesia. It grows in humid, subtropical forests and disturbed areas. It has long, linear leaves and small, spike-like inflorescences with white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Hoya beccarii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hoya beccarii is a small, white flower with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow, grass-like leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hoya beccarii is a tropical vine native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from semi-mature wood and rooted in a moist medium. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be protected from strong winds.

Where to Find Hoya beccarii

Hoya beccarii is native to the tropical forests of Indonesia.

Hoya beccarii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hoya beccarii?

Hoya beccarii

What is the common name of Hoya beccarii?

Beccari's Hoya

What is the natural habitat of Hoya beccarii?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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

Michele Rodda: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rodda' in the authors string.
Nadhanielle Simonsson: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Simonsson' in the authors string.