Status:
valid
Authors:
Thaithong
Source:
ksu
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 21: 143 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725549
Common Names
- Hoya thailandica
- Hoya of Thailand
- Hoya of Laos
Description
Hoya thailandica (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 thailandica 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
The flowers of Hoya thailandica 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hoya thailandica 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 thailandica
Hoya thailandica is native to Thailand.
Hoya thailandica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hoya thailandica?
Hoya thailandica
What is the common name of Hoya thailandica?
Thailand Wax Plant
What is the origin of Hoya thailandica?
Thailand
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
Obchant Thaithong: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thaithong' in the authors string.