Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
lagunaensis
ID:
1327551

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kloppenb.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Hoya New 2(4): 9 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340005

Common Names

  • Hoya lagunaensis
  • Laguna Hoya
  • Laguna Wax Plant

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Description

Hoya lagunaensis (also called Laguna Hoya, among many other common names) is an epiphytic vine with small, white flowers and dark green foliage. It is native to Mexico and is found in a variety of habitats, from rainforests to disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hoya lagunaensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headaches, and sore throat.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hoya lagunaensis is a white-cream coloured umbel, with each individual flower having five petals. The seeds are small and round, with a black colour. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hoya lagunaensis is an epiphytic orchid that can be grown from seed. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division of the root system.

Where to Find Hoya lagunaensis

Hoya lagunaensis is found in Mexico.

Hoya lagunaensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hoya lagunaensis?

Hoya lagunaensis

What is the common name of Hoya lagunaensis?

Laguna Hoya

What type of plant is Hoya lagunaensis?

Epiphytic vine

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.