Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
galeraensis
ID:
1329075

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kloppenb.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Hoya New 4(1): 43 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341529

Common Names

  • Hoya Galeraensis
  • Wax Plant
  • Hindu Rope Plant

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Description

Hoya galeraensis (also called Galera hoya, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the Apocynaceae family. It is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia, and typically grows in open woodland areas. It is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 meters in height, with leathery, oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Hoya galeraensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hoya galeraensis has yellow flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round, and brown. The seedlings are thin and long with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hoya galeraensis is a tropical plant native to the Philippines. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Hoya galeraensis

Hoya galeraensis is native to the Philippines. It is found in lowland forests and is an epiphyte, meaning it grows on other plants.

Hoya galeraensis FAQ

What is the common name of Hoya galeraensis?

Galera's hoya

What is the growth habit of Hoya galeraensis?

It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 meters tall.

What is the natural habitat of Hoya galeraensis?

It is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.

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

Dale Kloppenburg (b.1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kloppenb.' in the authors string.