Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
brittonii
ID:
725826

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kloppenb.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Fraterna 5(4): t. 1 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725159

Common Names

  • Hoya brittonii
  • Brittonii Hoya
  • Brittonii's Hoya

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Description

Hoya brittonii (also called wax plant, among many other common names) is a perennial climbing shrub native to Southeast Asia. It grows to a height of 6 m and has a trunk diameter of up to 10 cm. It is found in tropical forests, thickets, and along streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Hoya brittonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties such as treating fever and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Hoya brittonii 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 brittonii 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 brittonii

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

Hoya brittonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hoya brittonii?

Hoya brittonii

What is the natural habitat of Hoya brittonii?

Hoya brittonii is native to India and Sri Lanka.

What are the ideal growing conditions for Hoya brittonii?

Hoya brittonii 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,

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