Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
odorata
ID:
726081

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 1(Suppl.): 303 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725414

Common Names

  • Hoya Odorata
  • Fragrant Wax Plant
  • Fragrant Leaf Wax Plant

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Description

Hoya odorata (also called Fragrant 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 odorata 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hoya odorata sub. miquilingensis Kloppenb.
Hoya odorata sub. taytayensis Kloppenb.
Hoya odorata sub. antoinsensis Kloppenb.
Hoya odorata sub. garciae Kloppenb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hoya odorata 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 odorata 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 odorata

Hoya odorata can be found in the Philippines.

Hoya odorata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hoya odorata?

Hoya odorata

What is the common name of Hoya odorata?

Fragrant Wax Plant

What is the natural habitat of Hoya odorata?

Hoya odorata is native to India and Sri Lanka

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,