Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
vicencioana
ID:
1322986

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kloppenb., Siar, Cajano, Guevarra & Carandang

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
J. Nat. Stud. 11: 46 (2012 publ. 2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001335440

Common Names

  • Hoya Vicencioana
  • Hoya Vicencioana Wax Plant
  • Hoya Vicencioana Wax Vine

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Description

Hoya vicencioana (also called Vicencio's Waxflower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan. It is a woody vine that grows to a height of 2 to 3 m and prefers moist soils in forests and other shaded areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hoya vicencioana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of honey.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hoya vicencioana sub. quezonensis Kloppenb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hoya vicencioana has a white flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hoya vicencioana is a tropical perennial that is easy to propagate by division. It can be grown in a variety of soils, but prefers moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade, and should be watered regularly. Propagation can be done by division or by stem cuttings.

Where to Find Hoya vicencioana

Hoya vicencioana can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia.

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

Mary Ann O. Cajano (1976-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cajano' in the authors string.
Dale Kloppenburg (b.1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kloppenb.' in the authors string.
Monina V. Siar (d.2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Siar' in the authors string.
Maria Lusia D. Guevarra: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guevarra' in the authors string.
Jennelyn M. Carandang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carandang' in the authors string.