Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
olosegaensis
ID:
1318296

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kloppenb.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Hoya New 6(2): 31 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330750

Common Names

  • Hoya Olosegaensis
  • Hoya
  • Wax Plant

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Description

Hoya olosegaensis (also called Olosega waxplant, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is native to the Samoan Islands, where it grows in lowland forests. It is a climbing shrub with thick, leathery leaves and clusters of small, fragrant, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Hoya olosegaensis is a popular houseplant and is used as an ornamental plant. It is also used to make wreaths and garlands.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hoya olosegaensis is yellow with a yellow spadix. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hoya olosegaensis is a tropical plant that prefers partial shade and well-drained, slightly acidic soil. It can be propagated by division or by stem cuttings.

Where to Find Hoya olosegaensis

Hoya olosegaensis can be found in the rainforests of the Philippines, particularly in the provinces of Palawan and Mindoro.

Hoya olosegaensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hoya olosegaensis?

Hoya olosegaensis

What is the natural habitat of Hoya olosegaensis?

Tropical forests of Central and South America

What is the growth habit of Hoya olosegaensis?

A perennial shrub

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.