Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
inflata
ID:
1033765

Status:
valid

Authors:
(P.I.Forst., Liddle & I.M.Liddle) L.Wanntorp & P.I.Forst.

Source:
tro

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 94: 45 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001033103

Common Names

  • Inflated Hoya
  • Inflated Wax Plant
  • Inflated Porcelainflower

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Description

Hoya inflata (also called Inflated Hoya, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the tropical regions of South America. It has white flowers and grows in moist, shady areas such as rainforests and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Hoya inflata is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally, as it has anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hoya inflata has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings are small and have two leaves that are green and pointed.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hoya inflata is a drought-tolerant plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best propagated from cuttings, which should be taken in late summer or early fall. The cuttings should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until roots form. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Hoya inflata

Hoya inflata is native to India and can be found in the states of Assam and Meghalaya.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100001223: Based on the initial data import
Paul Irwin Forster (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.I.Forst.' in the authors string.
David J. Liddle (d.2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Liddle' in the authors string.
Iris M. Liddle: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.M.Liddle' in the authors string.
Livia Wanntorp: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Wanntorp' in the authors string.