Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
mappigera
ID:
1316692

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rodda & Simonsson

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 122: 338 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329146

Common Names

  • Hoya mappigera
  • Mappiger Hoya
  • Mappiger Wax Plant

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Description

Hoya mappigera (also called Mappigera Hoya, among many other common names) is a species of plant native to India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. It grows in humid forests, at elevations of 500-1000m. It has a small, upright stem with a few leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Hoya mappigera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hoya mappigera is yellow and has a star-like shape. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are delicate and have thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hoya mappigera is a perennial plant that is best grown in partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division or cuttings in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Hoya mappigera

Hoya mappigera is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil.

Hoya mappigera FAQ

What is the common name of Hoya mappigera?

Mappigera Hoya

What type of soil does Hoya mappigera prefer?

Well-drained, acidic soil

What type of climate does Hoya mappigera prefer?

Humid, tropical 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

Michele Rodda: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rodda' in the authors string.
Nadhanielle Simonsson: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Simonsson' in the authors string.