Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
surigaoensis
ID:
747220

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kloppenb., S.Siar & Nyhuus

Source:
ksu

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Asklepios 107: 23 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746553

Common Names

  • Hoya surigaoensis
  • Surigao Hoya
  • Surigao Wax Plant

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Description

Hoya surigaoensis (also called Wax Plant, Porcelain Flower, or Waxflower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is native to the Philippines and is found in tropical and subtropical climates. It is a climbing or trailing evergreen shrub with thick, leathery, dark green leaves and clusters of small, fragrant, star-shaped white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Hoya surigaoensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Hoya surigaoensis are white and have a star-shaped structure. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are small and have small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hoya surigaoensis is a perennial, evergreen climber that can be propagated from stem cuttings. It prefers a sunny, sheltered position in well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed, but it is slow to germinate and can take up to two years to reach flowering size.

Where to Find Hoya surigaoensis

Hoya surigaoensis is native to the Philippines and can be found in the Mindanao region.

Hoya surigaoensis FAQ

What type of soil is best for Hoya surigaoensis?

Hoya surigaoensis prefers moist, well-drained soils with a slightly acidic pH.

What is the best temperature for Hoya surigaoensis?

Hoya surigaoensis prefers temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).

How much light does Hoya surigaoensis need?

Hoya surigaoensis prefers partial shade to full sun.

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.
Torill Nyhuus: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nyhuus' in the authors string.