Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
subcalva
ID:
726206

Status:
valid

Authors:
Burkill

Source:
ksu

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1901: 141 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725539

Common Names

  • Hoya subcalva
  • Hoya of Thailand
  • Hoya of Laos

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Description

Hoya subcalva (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 subcalva 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 subcalva 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 subcalva is an evergreen, perennial climber that is best grown in a well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done by cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Hoya subcalva

Hoya subcalva is native to the Philippines.

Hoya subcalva FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hoya subcalva?

Hoya subcalva

What is the common name of Hoya subcalva?

Subcalva Wax Plant

What is the natural habitat of Hoya subcalva?

Hoya subcalva is native to the 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,