Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
persicina
ID:
1323062

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kloppenb., Siar, Guevarra, Carandang & G.Mend.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
J. Nat. Stud. 11: 42 (2012 publ. 2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335516

Common Names

  • Hoya persicina
  • Persicina Hoya
  • Persicina Wax Plant

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Description

Hoya persicina (also called Persian Waxflower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It is a woody vine that grows to a height of 2 to 3 m and prefers moist soils in forests and other shaded areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hoya persicina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for erosion control, as a ground cover, and as a source of food and medicine.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hoya persicina sub. rosea Kloppenb., Guevarra, G.Mend. & Ferreras

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hoya persicina has small, white flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hoya persicina is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. It is a vine with small, fragrant white flowers. The plant can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid climate and well-drained soil. It should be planted in a sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Hoya persicina

Hoya persicina is found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Hoya persicina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hoya persicina?

Hoya persicina

What is the family of Hoya persicina?

Apocynaceae

What is the common name of Hoya persicina?

Persicina Hoya

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.
Monina V. Siar (d.2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Siar' in the authors string.
Maria Lusia D. Guevarra: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guevarra' in the authors string.
Jennelyn M. Carandang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carandang' in the authors string.
George Mendoza: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Mend.' in the authors string.