Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
buotii
ID:
725832

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kloppenb.

Source:
ksu

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Fraterna 15(4): 1 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725165

Common Names

  • Hoya buotii
  • Buotii Hoya
  • Buotii's Hoya

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Description

Hoya buotii (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 buotii is a popular houseplant that is known for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is easy to care for and can be used to add a touch of greenery to any room. It can also be used as a hanging plant or in a terrarium.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Hoya buotii 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 buotii 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 buotii

Hoya buotii is native to the Philippines and can be found in the islands of Luzon and Mindanao.

Hoya buotii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hoya buotii?

Hoya buotii

What is the natural habitat of Hoya buotii?

Hoya buotii is native to the Philippines.

What are the ideal growing conditions for Hoya buotii?

Hoya buotii 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,