Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
sororia
ID:
726200

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Fl. Schutzgeb. Südsee , Nachtr.: 366 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725533

Common Names

  • Hoya sororia
  • Hoya of Thailand
  • Hoya of Laos

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Description

Hoya sororia (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 sororia is a popular houseplant due to its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It can also be used as a ground cover or in hanging baskets. The plant is also known for its medicinal properties, such as being used to treat skin conditions and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hoya sororia 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 sororia 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 sororia

Hoya sororia is native to the Philippines.

Hoya sororia FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Hoya sororia?

Hoya sororia prefers temperatures between 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit.

What kind of soil does Hoya sororia need?

Hoya sororia prefers a well-draining, slightly acidic soil.

How much light does Hoya sororia need?

Hoya sororia needs bright, indirect light to thrive.

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,