Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
odetteae
ID:
726080

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kloppenb.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Fraterna 11(2): 8 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725413

Common Names

  • Hoya Odetteae
  • Odette Wax Plant
  • Odette Leaf Wax Plant

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Description

Hoya odetteae (also called Odette's Waxplant, among many other common names) is a perennial, evergreen plant that grows in the form of a vine. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Indonesia, and grows in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Hoya odetteae is a popular houseplant with attractive, glossy, heart-shaped leaves and clusters of fragrant, star-shaped flowers. It is easy to care for and requires minimal maintenance. It is a great choice for beginners.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hoya odetteae has white flowers with yellow centres and a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hoya odetteae is a tropical plant that can be grown in a pot or hanging basket. It prefers bright indirect light and should be kept moist but not soggy. Propagation is done by stem cuttings, which should be taken in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be placed in moist soil and kept warm and humid until they root.

Where to Find Hoya odetteae

Hoya odetteae can be found in the Philippines.

Hoya odetteae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hoya odetteae?

Hoya odetteae

What is the common name of Hoya odetteae?

Odetteae Wax Plant

What is the natural habitat of Hoya odetteae?

Hoya odetteae is native to 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,