Status:
valid
Authors:
Kloppenb.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Hoya New 6(2): 17 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330747
Common Names
- Hoya Sabaensis
- Hoya
- Wax Plant
Description
Hoya sabaensis (also called Saba waxplant, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is native to the Philippines, where it grows in lowland forests. It is a climbing shrub with thick, leathery leaves and clusters of small, fragrant, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Hoya sabaensis is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hoya sabaensis is yellow with a yellow spadix. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hoya sabaensis is a tropical plant that prefers partial shade and well-drained, slightly acidic soil. It can be propagated by division or by stem cuttings.
Where to Find Hoya sabaensis
Hoya sabaensis is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Hoya sabaensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hoya sabaensis?
Hoya sabaensis
What is the natural habitat of Hoya sabaensis?
Tropical forests of Central and South America
What is the growth habit of Hoya sabaensis?
A perennial shrub
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,