Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
celsa
ID:
1325437

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kloppenb., Siar, Guevarra, Cajano & Carandang

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Hoya New 1(4): 10 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337891

Common Names

  • Celsa Hoya
  • Hoya celsa
  • Hoya

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Description

Hoya celsa (also called Celsa's hoya, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Southeast Asia. It grows in tropical forests, and has small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Hoya celsa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for medicinal purposes such as treating fever, headache, and stomach pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Hoya celsa are white and star-shaped, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hoya celsa is a perennial climber that is native to India. It can be propagated by cuttings or by division of the rootball. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) and is drought-tolerant once established.

Where to Find Hoya celsa

Hoya celsa is native to the tropical forests of the Philippines. It can be found in nurseries that specialize in rare tropical plants.

Hoya celsa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hoya celsa?

Hoya celsa

What is the family of Hoya celsa?

Apocynaceae

What is the native range of Hoya celsa?

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

Mary Ann O. Cajano (1976-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cajano' in the authors string.
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.
Maria Lusia D. Guevarra: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guevarra' in the authors string.
Jennelyn M. Carandang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carandang' in the authors string.