Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
shepherdii
ID:
726191

Status:
valid

Authors:
Short ex Hook.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 87: t. 5269 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725524

Common Names

  • Hoya Shepherdii
  • Shepherd's Wax Plant
  • Shepherd's Leaf Wax Plant

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Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hoya shepherdii has star-shaped flowers with five white 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 shepherdii is a tropical evergreen vine that can be grown in a pot or hanging basket. It can be propagated by stem cuttings or layering. The plant prefers a warm, humid environment and should be watered regularly. It can tolerate some shade, but will flower best in bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Hoya shepherdii

Hoya shepherdii is native to the Philippines.

Hoya shepherdii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hoya shepherdii?

Hoya shepherdii

What type of plant is Hoya shepherdii?

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

Where does Hoya shepherdii grow?

Hoya shepherdii 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,

References

William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
Charles Wilkins Short (1794-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Short' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:98693-1: Based on the initial data import