Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
blashernaezii
ID:
725822

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kloppenb.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Fraterna 12(1): 9 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725155

Common Names

  • Blasernaez's Hoya
  • Blasernaez's Ironwood
  • Blasernaez's Olivewood

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Description

Hoya blashernaezii (also called Blashernaezii 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 blashernaezii 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 blashernaezii sub. siariae (Kloppenb.) Kloppenb.
Hoya blashernaezii sub. valmayoriana (Kloppenb., Guevarra & Carandang) Kloppenb., Guevarra & Carandang

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Hoya blashernaezii flower is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hoya blashernaezii is a climbing or trailing evergreen shrub. It is propagated by stem cuttings. The cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, semi-shaded position.

Where to Find Hoya blashernaezii

Hoya blashernaezii is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical forests.

Hoya blashernaezii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hoya blashernaezii?

Hoya blashernaezii

What is the natural habitat of Hoya blashernaezii?

Hoya blashernaezii is native to India and Sri Lanka.

What are the ideal growing conditions for Hoya blashernaezii?

Hoya blashernaezii 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,

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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,