Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
verticillata
ID:
1102776

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vahl) G.Don

Source:
tro

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Gen. Hist. 4: 128 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001102114

Common Names

  • Hoya Verticillata
  • Verticillata Vine
  • Whorled Waxplant

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Description

Hoya verticillata (also called Whorled Hoya, among many other common names) is an evergreen climber with thick, leathery leaves and white flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia and grows in moist and shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hoya verticillata is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, stomachache, and other ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hoya verticillata var. citrina (Ridl.) Veldkamp
Hoya verticillata var. hendersonii (Kiew) Veldkamp
Hoya verticillata var. verticillata

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hoya verticillata is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five pointed petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hoya verticillata is a small, evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves. It is easy to propagate from stem cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and requires well-draining soil.

Where to Find Hoya verticillata

Hoya verticillata is native to India and can be found in dry, open areas.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-2601598: Based on the initial data import
Martin Vahl (1749-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vahl' in the authors string.
George Don (1798-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Don' in the authors string.