Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
danumensis
ID:
747317

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rodda & Nyhuus

Source:
ksu

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Webbia 64: 164 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746650

Common Names

  • Hoya danumensis
  • Danum Hoya
  • Danum Wax Plant

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Description

Hoya danumensis (also called Danum Valley Wax Plant, among many other common names) is an evergreen climber native to Malaysia. It grows up to 10m in height and has fragrant, white flowers with five petals. It grows in tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Hoya danumensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a hedge plant. It is also used to make herbal tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hoya danumensis has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hoya danumensis is a fast-growing, evergreen climber that can reach up to 6m in height. It prefers a warm, humid climate and partial shade. Propagation is by cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from a healthy, mature plant and should be planted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Hoya danumensis

Hoya danumensis is native to Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines. It can be found in lowland rainforests.

Hoya danumensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hoya danumensis?

Hoya danumensis

What is the natural habitat of Hoya danumensis?

Dry sclerophyll forest and heathland

What are the common names of Hoya danumensis?

Danum 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

Torill Nyhuus: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nyhuus' in the authors string.
Michele Rodda: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rodda' in the authors string.