Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
vacciniiflora
ID:
726234

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Schwartz

Source:
ksu

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Inst. Allg. Bot. Hamburg 7: 261 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725567

Common Names

  • Hoya Vacciniiflora
  • Vacciniiflora Wax Plant
  • Vacciniiflora Hindu Rope Plant

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Description

Hoya vacciniiflora (also called Waxflower 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 vacciniiflora 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 vacciniiflora 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 vacciniiflora 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 vacciniiflora

Hoya vacciniiflora is native to the Philippines.

Hoya vacciniiflora FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Hoya vacciniiflora?

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

What is the ideal light for Hoya vacciniiflora?

Hoya vacciniiflora prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should I water Hoya vacciniiflora?

Hoya vacciniiflora should be watered when the soil is dry to the touch, about once a week.

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,

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