Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
paziae
ID:
726116

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kloppenb.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Fraterna 1(3, Suppl.): VI (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725449

Common Names

  • Paziae Hoya
  • Hoya paziae
  • Hoya

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Description

Hoya paziae (also called Paz's Hoya, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Philippines. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers that bloom in the summer. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as near streams and in woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Hoya paziae is a popular houseplant, and it is known for its ability to purify the air. It is also used in dried flower arrangements, and its leaves can be used to make a natural insect repellent. It has a strong scent that repels insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hoya paziae has white, star-shaped flowers with a yellow center and a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hoya paziae is a tropical evergreen vine native to Southeast Asia. It prefers a slightly acidic, well-draining soil. It can be propagated through stem cuttings or layering. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and placed in a warm, humid environment until they root. Layering is done by burying a stem in soil and allowing it to root before cutting it away from the parent plant.

Where to Find Hoya paziae

Hoya paziae can be found in the Philippines.

Hoya paziae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hoya paziae?

Hoya paziae

What is the common name of Hoya paziae?

Hoya

What is the natural habitat of Hoya paziae?

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,

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