Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
sussuela
ID:
726210

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Roxb.) Merr.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Interpr. Herb. Amboin. : 438 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725543

Common Names

  • Hoya sussuela
  • Hoya of Thailand
  • Hoya of Laos

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Description

Hoya sussuela (also called Wax Plant, Porcelain Flower, Waxflower, or Hindu Rope Plant, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is a climbing or trailing evergreen shrub native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, and is often grown as a houseplant.

Uses & Benefits

Hoya sussuela 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 sussuela 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 sussuela 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 sussuela

Hoya sussuela is native to the Philippines.

Hoya sussuela FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hoya sussuela?

Hoya sussuela

What is the common name of Hoya sussuela?

Sussuela Wax Plant

What is the natural habitat of Hoya sussuela?

Hoya sussuela 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,

References

William Roxburgh (1751-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roxb.' in the authors string.
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:98706-1: Based on the initial data import