Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
dischorensis
ID:
725891

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 50: 116 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725224

Common Names

  • Hoya Dischorensis
  • Dischoren's Wax Plant
  • Dischoren's Hoya

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Description

Hoya dischorensis (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 yellow flowers. It is typically found in tropical forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Hoya dischorensis 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

Hoya dischorensis 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 dischorensis 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 dischorensis

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

Hoya dischorensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hoya dischorensis?

Hoya dischorensis

What is the natural habitat of Hoya dischorensis?

Tropical rainforest

What are the common names of Hoya dischorensis?

Mountain ebony, black ebony, and false ebony

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,

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