Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
kanyakumariana
ID:
725969

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.N.Henry & Swamin.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 75: 462 (1978 publ. 1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725302

Common Names

  • Hoya Kanyakumariana
  • Kanyakumariana Wax Plant
  • Kanyakumariana Hoya

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Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hoya kanyakumariana is star-shaped with five petals, and is white or pink in color. The seed is round and black in color. The seedlings are small and round.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hoya kanyakumariana is a tropical plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a warm, humid climate and can be propagated through stem cuttings. It should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and should be kept moist but not soggy. It should be fertilized regularly during the growing season and should be protected from extreme temperatures.

Where to Find Hoya kanyakumariana

Hoya kanyakumariana is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Hoya kanyakumariana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hoya kanyakumariana?

Hoya kanyakumariana

What is the common name of Hoya kanyakumariana?

Kanyakumarian Wax Plant

What type of climate does Hoya kanyakumariana prefer?

Hoya kanyakumariana 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,

References

Ambrose Nathaniel Henry (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.N.Henry' in the authors string.
Mangudi Srinivasan Swaminathan (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Swamin.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:98510-1: Based on the initial data import