Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
tuafanua
ID:
726231

Status:
valid

Authors:
Whistler & Kloppenb.

Source:
ksu

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Fraterna 15(3): 13 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725564

Common Names

  • Hoya Tuafanua
  • Tuafanua Wax Plant
  • Tuafanua Hindu Rope Plant

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Description

Hoya tuafanua (also called Tuafanua Hoya, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Pacific Islands. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers that bloom in the summer. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as near streams and in woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Hoya tuafanua 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 tuafanua 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 tuafanua is an evergreen, perennial climber that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers a slightly acidic soil and can be propagated by cuttings or division. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and placed in a well-draining medium such as perlite or sand. Division can be done in spring or autumn and the divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil.

Where to Find Hoya tuafanua

Hoya tuafanua is native to the Philippines.

Hoya tuafanua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hoya tuafanua?

Hoya tuafanua

What is the common name of Hoya tuafanua?

Tuafanua Wax Plant

What is the origin of Hoya tuafanua?

Samoa

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

Arthur Whistler (1944-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Whistler' in the authors string.
Dale Kloppenburg (b.1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kloppenb.' in the authors string.