Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
imbricata
ID:
725960

Status:
valid

Authors:
Decne.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 8: 637 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725293

Common Names

  • Hoya Plant
  • Imbricata Wax Plant
  • Porcelain Flower

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Description

Hoya imbricata (also called Wax Plant, Porcelain Flower, or Waxflower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It is a climbing vine with thick, waxy, dark green leaves and clusters of small, fragrant, star-shaped flowers.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hoya imbricata sub. megapollinia Kloppenb.
Hoya imbricata sub. imbricata

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hoya imbricata has white, star-shaped flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hoya imbricata 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 imbricata

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

Hoya imbricata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hoya imbricata?

Hoya imbricata

What is the common name of Hoya imbricata?

Imbricated Wax Plant

What type of climate does Hoya imbricata prefer?

Hoya imbricata 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,