Status:
valid
Authors:
Kloppenb., G.Mend. & Ferreras
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Hoya New 1(2): 13 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337578
Description
Hoya pubicorolla (also called Wax Plant, Porcelain Flower, or Waxflower, among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial climber native to Southeast Asia. It has thick, waxy, dark green leaves and produces clusters of star-shaped, fragrant flowers in shades of pink, white, and yellow. It grows best in bright, indirect sunlight and prefers moist, well-drained soil.
Uses & Benefits
Hoya pubicorolla is an ornamental plant that is used to decorate gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Hoya pubicorolla sub. anthracina Kloppenb., Ferreras & G.Mend.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hoya pubicorolla has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small, with long, thin stems and small, dark green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hoya pubicorolla is a perennial vine that is native to the Philippines. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained, moist soil. Propagation is done by stem cuttings or layering. Stem cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and layering can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Hoya pubicorolla
Hoya pubicorolla is native to the Hawaiian Islands. It can be found in tropical regions of the islands.
Hoya pubicorolla FAQ
What is the common name of Hoya pubicorolla?
Pubicorolla Hoya
What is the optimal soil pH for Hoya pubicorolla?
6.5-7.5
What is the optimal temperature for Hoya pubicorolla?
60-75 degrees Fahrenheit
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
George Mendoza: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Mend.' in the authors string.