Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
samoensis
ID:
726184

Status:
valid

Authors:
Seem.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Fl. Vit. : 163 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725517

Common Names

  • Hoya Samoensis
  • Samoan Wax Plant
  • Samoan Leaf Wax Plant

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Description

Hoya samoensis (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 samoensis is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hoya samoensis sub. savaiiensis Kloppenb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hoya samoensis has fragrant, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are round and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hoya samoensis 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 samoensis

Hoya samoensis is native to Samoa.

Hoya samoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hoya samoensis?

Hoya samoensis

What type of plant is Hoya samoensis?

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

Where does Hoya samoensis grow?

Hoya samoensis 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,