Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
palawanensis
ID:
1329068

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kloppenb.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Hoya New 4(3): 10 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341522

Common Names

  • Hoya Palawanensis
  • Wax Plant
  • Hindu Rope Plant

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Description

Hoya palawanensis (also called Palawan waxplant, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the Apocynaceae family. It is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia, and typically grows in open woodland areas. It is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 meters in height, with leathery, oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Hoya palawanensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hoya palawanensis sub. minor Kloppenb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hoya palawanensis has small, star-shaped flowers with five white petals and a yellow center. The flowers are followed by small, round fruits that contain numerous small seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hoya palawanensis is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from cuttings or divisions. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by seed, but it is best to use cuttings or divisions for faster results.

Where to Find Hoya palawanensis

Hoya palawanensis can be found in Palawan, Philippines.

Hoya palawanensis FAQ

What is the common name of Hoya palawanensis?

Palawan's hoya

What is the growth habit of Hoya palawanensis?

It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 meters tall.

What is the natural habitat of Hoya palawanensis?

It is native to the tropical forests of Southeast 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

Dale Kloppenburg (b.1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kloppenb.' in the authors string.