Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
benchaii
ID:
1329662

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gavrus, A.L.Lamb, Emoi & Gokusing

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Sandakania 19: 18 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342116

Common Names

  • Hoya benchaii
  • Bench's Hoya
  • Benchaii Hoya

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Description

Hoya benchaii (also called Wax Plant, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen perennial vine native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It has large, waxy, dark green leaves and clusters of small, white, star-shaped flowers. It typically grows in humid, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Hoya benchaii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, wounds, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hoya benchaii has small, white flowers with a diameter of 1-2mm. The flowers are borne in umbels. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hoya benchaii is a perennial climber native to Thailand. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept at a temperature of around 20-25°C. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plant should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Hoya benchaii

Hoya benchaii is native to Thailand.

Hoya benchaii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hoya benchaii?

Hoya benchaii

What is the common name of Hoya benchaii?

Hoya

What type of plant is Hoya benchaii?

Vine

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

Anthony Lamb (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.L.Lamb' in the authors string.
Bellia E. Emoi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Emoi' in the authors string.
A. Gavrus: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gavrus' in the authors string.
Linus Gokusing: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gokusing' in the authors string.