Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
maxima
ID:
726025

Status:
valid

Authors:
Teijsm. & Binn.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
Natuurk. Tijdschr. Ned.-Indië 25: 406 (1863)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725358

Common Names

  • Large Waxflower
  • Hoya Maxima
  • Hoya Large

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Synonyms

  • Hoya maxima (H.Karst.) Warb. [illegitimate]

Description

Hoya maxima (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 maxima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and indoors. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, skin diseases, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hoya maxima 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 maxima can be propagated by stem cuttings. Cut a stem about 10 cm long and remove the lower leaves. Place the cutting in a potting mix and keep it in a warm, humid environment. Water the cutting regularly and it should root within a few weeks. Once the roots have developed, the cutting can be transplanted into a larger pot.

Where to Find Hoya maxima

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

Hoya maxima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hoya maxima?

Hoya maxima

What is the common name of Hoya maxima?

Large Wax Plant

What type of plant is Hoya maxima?

Hoya maxima is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family.

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

Johannes Elias Teijsmann (1808-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Teijsm.' in the authors string.
Simon Binnendijk (1821-1883): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Binn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:98555-1: Based on the initial data import