Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
meliflua
ID:
726034

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blanco) Merr.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Sp. Blancoan. : 318 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725367

Common Names

  • Honey-Scented Waxflower
  • Hoya Meliflua
  • Hoya Honey-Scented

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Synonyms

  • Stapelia meliflua Blanco [unknown]

Description

Hoya meliflua (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 Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It is a climbing vine with thick, waxy, dark green leaves and clusters of small, fragrant, star-shaped flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Hoya meliflua 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hoya meliflua sub. escobinae Kloppenb., Conda, Buot & Pitargue
Hoya meliflua sub. taytayensis Kloppenb.
Hoya meliflua sub. breviora Kloppenb.
Hoya meliflua sub. meliflua

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hoya meliflua has white flowers with a yellowish-green center. The seeds are small, black and covered with a fleshy, yellow-brown aril. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hoya meliflua 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 meliflua

Hoya meliflua is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in Thailand, Vietnam, and Laos.

Hoya meliflua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hoya meliflua?

Hoya meliflua

What is the common name of Hoya meliflua?

Honey-scented Wax Plant

What type of plant is Hoya meliflua?

Hoya meliflua 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

Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
Francisco Manuel Blanco (1779-1845): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blanco' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:98561-1: Based on the initial data import