Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
latifolia
ID:
725992

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Don

Source:
ksu

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist. 4: 127 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725325

Common Names

  • Broad-Leaved Waxflower
  • Hoya Latifolia
  • Hoya Broad-Leaved

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Description

Hoya latifolia (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 India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It is a climbing shrub with thick, succulent leaves and clusters of fragrant, star-shaped flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hoya latifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hoya latifolia 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 latifolia 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 latifolia

Hoya latifolia is native to the tropical forests of the Philippines.

Hoya latifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hoya latifolia?

Hoya latifolia

What is the common name of Hoya latifolia?

Broadleaf wax plant

What is the native range of Hoya latifolia?

Southeast Asia

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,