Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
nuttiana
ID:
1324968

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rodda & Simonsson

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 140: 56 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337422

Common Names

  • Nuttiana Hoya
  • Hoya Plant
  • Chinese Hoya

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Description

Hoya nuttiana (also called Nutt's waxplant, among many other common names) is an evergreen vine native to Southeast Asia. It grows in humid, shady habitats, and has glossy green leaves and white and pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Hoya nuttiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hoya nuttiana is small, white in color and has a sweet scent. The seed is small and round, with a blackish-brown color. The seedlings are small and thin, with a pale green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hoya nuttiana is a perennial herb and can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best grown in a sheltered position in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Hoya nuttiana

Hoya nuttiana can be found in the tropical forests of India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Hoya nuttiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hoya nuttiana?

Hoya nuttiana

What is the common name of Hoya nuttiana?

Nuttiana

What is the family of Hoya nuttiana?

Apocynaceae

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.