Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
crassicaulis
ID:
725871

Status:
valid

Authors:
Elmer ex Kloppenb.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Fraterna 8(3): 10 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725204

Common Names

  • Hoya Crassicaulis
  • Thick Stem Hoya
  • Wax Plant

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Description

Hoya crassicaulis (also called waxflower, waxvine, among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial climber native to India, China, and Southeast Asia. It has thick, leathery, dark green leaves and produces clusters of fragrant, star-shaped white flowers. It is typically found in tropical forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Hoya crassicaulis is a popular houseplant due to its attractive foliage and easy care. It can be used to add greenery to any room and can also be used as a hanging plant. It is also known to be a great air purifier, removing toxins from the air.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hoya crassicaulis sub. capazensis Kloppenb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hoya crassicaulis has white, star-shaped flowers 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 crassicaulis is an evergreen, perennial climber that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from cuttings or by layering. It is best to take cuttings from the tips of the stems and plant them in a well-draining soil mix. Layering is done by bending a stem to the ground and burying it in the soil. The stem will then take root and can be cut from the parent plant and transplanted.

Where to Find Hoya crassicaulis

Hoya crassicaulis is native to India and Sri Lanka. It is commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

Hoya crassicaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hoya crassicaulis?

Hoya crassicaulis

What is the family of Hoya crassicaulis?

Apocynaceae

What is the common name of Hoya crassicaulis?

Thick-stemmed hoya

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

Adolph Daniel Edward Elmer (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Elmer' in the authors string.
Dale Kloppenburg (b.1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kloppenb.' in the authors string.