Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
reticulata
ID:
726161

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moon

Source:
ksu

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Ceylon : 21 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725494

Common Names

  • Hoya Reticulata
  • Netted Wax Plant
  • Netted Leaf Wax Plant

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Synonyms

  • Gymnema reticulatum (Moon) Alston [unknown]

Description

Hoya reticulata (also called Wax Plant, Porcelain Flower, Waxflower, or Hindu Rope Plant, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is a climbing or trailing evergreen shrub native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, and is often grown as a houseplant.

Uses & Benefits

Hoya reticulata is used as an ornamental plant and as a hedge. It has medicinal properties and is used to treat skin diseases, fever, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Hoya reticulata are white and star-shaped with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hoya reticulata is a fast-growing, evergreen climber that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. Propagation can be done through stem cuttings, which should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in moist soil or water. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Hoya reticulata

Hoya reticulata is native to India and can be found in nurseries and online retailers.

Hoya reticulata FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Hoya reticulata?

Hoya reticulata prefers temperatures between 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit.

What kind of soil does Hoya reticulata need?

Hoya reticulata prefers a well-draining, slightly acidic soil.

How much light does Hoya reticulata need?

Hoya reticulata needs bright, indirect light to thrive.

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,