Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
nabawanensis
ID:
726058

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kloppenb. & Wiberg

Source:
ksu

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Fraterna 15(2): 2 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725391

Common Names

  • Hoya nabawanensis
  • Nabawan Hoya
  • Hoya of Borneo

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Description

Hoya nabawanensis (also called Nabawan Wax Plant, Porcelain Flower, Wax Plant, and Wax Vine, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is a woody vine with thick, succulent leaves and clusters of star-shaped, fragrant flowers. It is native to Sabah, Malaysia, and is found in tropical forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Hoya nabawanensis 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 nabawanensis 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 nabawanensis is a tropical evergreen vine that can be grown in a pot or hanging basket. It can be propagated by stem cuttings or layering. The plant prefers a warm, humid environment and should be watered regularly. It can tolerate some shade, but will flower best in bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Hoya nabawanensis

Hoya nabawanensis is native to Malaysia and can be found in the state of Sabah.

Hoya nabawanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hoya nabawanensis?

Hoya nabawanensis

What are the common names of Hoya nabawanensis?

Hoya nabawanensis is also known as Wax Plant, Waxflower, Porcelain Flower, or Hindu Rope Plant.

What is the natural habitat of Hoya nabawanensis?

Hoya nabawanensis is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines.

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

Dale Kloppenburg (b.1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kloppenb.' in the authors string.
Eva-Karin Wiberg: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wiberg' in the authors string.