Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
griffithii
ID:
725946

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 4: 59 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725279

Common Names

  • Hoya Plant
  • Griffithii Wax Plant
  • Porcelain Flower

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Synonyms

  • Hoya kwangsiensis Y.Tsiang & P.T.Li [unknown]
  • Hoya lancilimba Merr. [unknown]
  • Hoya tsoi Merr. [unknown]
  • Hoya lancilimba tsoi (Merr.) Tsiang [unknown]

Description

Hoya griffithii (also called Griffith's Wax Plant, Porcelain Flower, Wax Plant, and Wax Vine, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is a woody vine with thick, succulent leaves and clusters of star-shaped, fragrant flowers. It is native to India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Myanmar, and is found in tropical forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Hoya griffithii can be used as an ornamental plant, as a houseplant, and for its fragrant flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hoya griffithii has small, white flowers with five petals that are arranged in a star-like pattern. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hoya griffithii is an evergreen, perennial climber that can be grown indoors or outdoors. It prefers a warm, humid climate and does best in bright, indirect light. It can be propagated from stem cuttings, which should be taken from a healthy plant and planted in moist, well-draining soil. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly until they have rooted.

Where to Find Hoya griffithii

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

Hoya griffithii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hoya griffithii?

Hoya griffithii

What is the common name of Hoya griffithii?

Griffith's Wax Plant

What type of climate does Hoya griffithii prefer?

Hoya griffithii prefers a warm, humid climate.

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,

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