Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
dimorpha
ID:
725889

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.M.Bailey

Source:
ksu

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Queensland Agric. J. 3: 156 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725222

Common Names

  • Hoya Dimorpha
  • Two Form Hoya
  • Two Form Wax Plant

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Description

Hoya dimorpha (also called Wax Plant, Porcelain Flower, Waxvine, Hindu Rope, and Waxflower, among many other common names) is a species of evergreen vine in the Apocynaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical forests, scrub, and grasslands. It has thick, waxy leaves and produces clusters of small, fragrant, star-shaped flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Hoya dimorpha 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hoya dimorpha has fragrant, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hoya dimorpha 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 dimorpha

Hoya dimorpha can be found in the tropical forests of the Philippines.

Hoya dimorpha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hoya dimorpha?

Hoya dimorpha

What is the family of Hoya dimorpha?

Apocynaceae

What is the common name of Hoya dimorpha?

Two-form 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,