Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
medinillifolia
ID:
1319687

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rodda & Simonsson

Source:
ipni

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Webbia 66: 149 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332141

Common Names

  • Hoya Medinillifolia
  • Hoya
  • Wax Plant

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Description

Hoya medinillifolia (also called Wax Plant, Porcelain Flower, and Hindu Rope, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It is a climbing shrub with thick, succulent, and waxy leaves. It has clusters of small, star-shaped flowers with five petals and a waxy texture. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Hoya medinillifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin conditions, wounds, and infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hoya medinillifolia has white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hoya medinillifolia is a climbing evergreen vine that can be propagated from stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in moist soil. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm location until they have rooted. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into the garden. Hoya medinillifolia prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Hoya medinillifolia

Hoya medinillifolia is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca and Puebla.

Hoya medinillifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hoya medinillifolia?

Hoya medinillifolia

What is the common name of Hoya medinillifolia?

Indian Wax Plant

How much light does Hoya medinillifolia need?

Bright, indirect light

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.