Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
ofuensis
ID:
1329277

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kloppenb.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Hoya New 4(2): 28 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341731

Common Names

  • Hoya ofuensis
  • Ofuensis Hoya
  • Ofuensis

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Description

Hoya ofuensis (also called Wax Plant, Porcelain Flower, and Waxflower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is native to the Philippines and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It is an evergreen vine with thick, leathery, dark green leaves and clusters of fragrant, star-shaped white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Hoya ofuensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a border plant, and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hoya ofuensis is white and star-shaped. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hoya ofuensis is a perennial vine native to the tropical regions of Asia. It grows best in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and should be rooted in a mix of sand and peat.

Where to Find Hoya ofuensis

Hoya ofuensis is native to the Philippines and can be found in the provinces of Palawan and Mindoro.

Hoya ofuensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hoya ofuensis?

Hoya ofuensis

What is the common name of Hoya ofuensis?

Ofu Hoya

What is the natural habitat of Hoya ofuensis?

It is native to Mexico and Central America

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.