Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
leembruggeniana
ID:
725997

Status:
valid

Authors:
Koord.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Syst. Verz. 1(218): 6 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725330

Common Names

  • Leembruggen's Waxflower
  • Hoya Leembruggeniana
  • Hoya Leembruggen's

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Description

Hoya leembruggeniana (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 leembruggeniana 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

Hoya leembruggeniana has white, star-shaped flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hoya leembruggeniana 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 leembruggeniana

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

Hoya leembruggeniana FAQ

What is the best way to propagate Hoya leembruggeniana?

Hoya leembruggeniana can be propagated by stem cuttings, layering, or air layering.

What is the ideal temperature for Hoya leembruggeniana?

Hoya leembruggeniana prefers temperatures between 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit.

What is the ideal humidity for Hoya leembruggeniana?

Hoya leembruggeniana prefers a humidity level of around 50-60%.

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,