Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
benvergarae
ID:
747291

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kloppenb. & Siar

Source:
ksu

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Asia Life Sci. 17(1): 58 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746624

Common Names

  • Hoya benvergarae
  • Benvergara's Wax Plant
  • Benvergara's Hoya

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Description

Hoya benvergarae (also called Benvergara's Wax Plant, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Philippines. It grows up to 2 meters in height and has white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Hoya benvergarae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive yellow flowers. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments including skin infections, wounds, and rashes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hoya benvergarae has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hoya benvergarae is a fast-growing, evergreen climber that can reach up to 6m in height. It prefers a warm, humid climate and partial shade. Propagation is by cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from a healthy, mature plant and should be planted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Hoya benvergarae

Hoya benvergarae can be found in the Philippines.

Hoya benvergarae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hoya benvergarae?

Hoya benvergarae

What type of plant is Hoya benvergarae?

A flowering plant

Where is Hoya benvergarae native to?

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.
Monina V. Siar (d.2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Siar' in the authors string.