Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 23: 263 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725282
Common Names
- Hoya Plant
- Hainanensis Wax Plant
- Porcelain Flower
Description
Hoya hainanensis (also called Hainan 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 Hainan Island, China, and is found in tropical forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Hoya hainanensis can be used as an ornamental plant, as a houseplant, and for its fragrant flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hoya hainanensis 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hoya hainanensis 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 hainanensis
Hoya hainanensis is native to China and Vietnam. It is commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.
Hoya hainanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hoya hainanensis?
Hoya hainanensis
What is the common name of Hoya hainanensis?
Hainan Wax Plant
What type of climate does Hoya hainanensis prefer?
Hoya hainanensis 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,