Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
ovalifolia
ID:
726095

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wight & Arn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Contr. Bot. India : 37 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725428

Common Names

  • Oval-Leaved Hoya
  • Hoya ovalifolia
  • Hoya

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Description

Hoya ovalifolia (also called Oval-Leaf 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 ovalifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties such as treating fever and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Hoya ovalifolia are small, white and star-shaped with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hoya ovalifolia 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 ovalifolia

Hoya ovalifolia can be found in tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

Hoya ovalifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hoya ovalifolia?

Hoya ovalifolia

What is the common name of Hoya ovalifolia?

Hoya

What is the natural habitat of Hoya ovalifolia?

Tropical and subtropical regions of Asia

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2854361: Based on the initial data import
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' in the authors string.