Status:
valid
Authors:
Kloppenb. & Siar
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Asklepios 113: 29 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333767
Common Names
- Hoya samarensis
- Samar Hoya
- Samar Wax Plant
Description
Hoya samarensis (also called Samarensis Hoya, among many other common names) is an epiphytic vine native to the tropical Andes. It has an erect stem, lanceolate leaves, and white flowers. It is found in moist and shady forests, at elevations of 1000-3000 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Hoya samarensis is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, coughs, and colds. It is also used as a food source and for making tools.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Hoya samarensis sub. gutierrezii Kloppenb.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hoya samarensis is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, ovoid seed with a smooth surface. The seedling is a small, oval-shaped seedling with a yellowish-green stem and leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hoya samarensis is a small shrub that grows up to 1 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, bright location.
Where to Find Hoya samarensis
Hoya samarensis is native to the Philippines.
Hoya samarensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hoya samarensis?
Hoya samarensis
What is the family of Hoya samarensis?
Apocynaceae
What is the common name of Hoya samarensis?
Samarensis
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,