Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
rizaliana
ID:
726175

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kloppenb.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Fraterna 1991(4, Suppl.): IV (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725508

Common Names

  • Hoya Rizaliana
  • Rizal Wax Plant
  • Rizal Leaf Wax Plant

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Description

Hoya rizaliana (also called wax plant, waxvine, waxflower, waxvine, waxflower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is native to India, Nepal, Bhutan, and China. It is an evergreen climber with thick, succulent leaves and clusters of small, waxy, fragrant, star-shaped flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Hoya rizaliana 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 rizaliana 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 rizaliana 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 rizaliana

Hoya rizaliana is native to the Philippines and can be found in the islands of Luzon and Mindanao.

Hoya rizaliana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hoya rizaliana?

Hoya rizaliana

What type of plant is Hoya rizaliana?

Hoya rizaliana is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family.

Where does Hoya rizaliana grow?

Hoya rizaliana is native to India and Sri Lanka.

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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