Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
josetteae
ID:
1318118

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.N.Medina & Kloppenb.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Hoya New 5(4): 3 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330572

Common Names

  • Hoya josetteae
  • Josette's Wax Plant
  • Josette's Hoya

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Description

Hoya josetteae (also called Josette's Hoya, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is native to India and is found in moist, montane forests. It is a climbing shrub that grows up to 1 m tall and has white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Hoya josetteae is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, including fever, cough, and colds. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hoya josetteae is a small, white or pinkish-purple bloom with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oblong nutlet. The seedlings are small, with narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hoya josetteae is a species of epiphytic vine native to Southeast Asia. It is easily propagated from cuttings. Take cuttings from the tips of the branches in late spring or early summer. Dip the cuttings in rooting hormone and plant them in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Water regularly and keep the soil moist. Fertilize the plants every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Hoya josetteae

Hoya josetteae can be found in the tropical forests of the Philippines.

Hoya josetteae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hoya josetteae?

Hoya josetteae

What is the common name of Hoya josetteae?

Josette's Hoya

Where is Hoya josetteae found?

Hoya josetteae is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America

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.
Milton Norman Medina: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.N.Medina' in the authors string.