Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
querinoensis
ID:
510188

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kloppenb. & Siar

Source:
ksu

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Fraterna 20(4): 13 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000509520

Common Names

  • Hoya Querinoensis
  • Querino Hoya
  • Querino Hoya Plant

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Description

Hoya querinoensis (also called 'Wax Plant', 'Wax Vine' and 'Waxflower', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the tropical regions of Asia. It has a woody stem and produces waxy flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hoya querinoensis is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is used to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hoya querinoensis is a small, white, fragrant flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hoya querinoensis can be propagated by stem cuttings or leaf cuttings. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining medium. Leaf cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining medium. Both methods require bright, indirect light and temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).

Where to Find Hoya querinoensis

Hoya querinoensis is native to the Philippines and can be found in the island of Luzon.

Hoya querinoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hoya querinoensis?

Hoya querinoensis

What is the common name of Hoya querinoensis?

Querino hoya

What is the natural habitat of Hoya querinoensis?

Tropical rainforests

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.