Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
santiagoi
ID:
1320059

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kloppenb. & Siar

Source:
ipni

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Fraterna 24(4): 29 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332513

Common Names

  • Hoya santiagoi
  • Santiagoi Hoya
  • Santiago's Hoya

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Description

Hoya santiagoi (also called Santiago's Hoya, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is native to the Philippines. It is found in humid forests.

Uses & Benefits

Hoya santiagoi has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hoya santiagoi sub. mandozae Kloppenb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hoya santiagoi is white in color and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a white stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hoya santiagoi is an epiphytic plant that is best cultivated in a well-draining, organic-rich soil mix. It should be kept in a bright, indirect light and watered regularly. Propagation is done by division of the clumps or by seed.

Where to Find Hoya santiagoi

Hoya santiagoi is native to the Philippines.

Hoya santiagoi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hoya santiagoi?

Hoya santiagoi

What is the common name of Hoya santiagoi?

Santiago's Wax Plant

Where is Hoya santiagoi native to?

Philippines

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,

References

Dale Kloppenburg (b.1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kloppenb.' in the authors string.
Monina V. Siar (d.2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Siar' in the authors string.