Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
teretifolia
ID:
726213

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griff. ex Hook.f.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 4: 54 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725546

Common Names

  • Hoya teretifolia
  • Hoya of Thailand
  • Hoya of Laos

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Description

Hoya teretifolia (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 teretifolia is a popular ornamental plant due to its attractive flowers and foliage. It is also used to make wreaths and other decorations. The plant has a sweet scent and is known to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Hoya teretifolia are white and star-shaped, with a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and green, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hoya teretifolia 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 teretifolia

Hoya teretifolia is native to the Philippines.

Hoya teretifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hoya teretifolia?

Hoya teretifolia

What is the common name of Hoya teretifolia?

Teretifolia Wax Plant

What is the natural habitat of Hoya teretifolia?

Hoya teretifolia 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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
William Griffith (1810-1845): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griff.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:98708-1: Based on the initial data import