Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
vitellina
ID:
726247

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
ksu

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Mus. Bot. 1: 45 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725580

Common Names

  • Hoya Vitellina
  • Vitellina Wax Plant
  • Vitellina Hindu Rope Plant

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Description

Hoya vitellina (also called Vitelline Hoya, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to tropical regions. It has small, white flowers and glossy, dark green leaves. It grows best in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hoya vitellina is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hoya vitellina has white flowers with yellow centres and a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hoya vitellina 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 vitellina

Hoya vitellina is native to India and can be found in nurseries, garden centers, and online retailers.

Hoya vitellina FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Hoya vitellina?

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

What is the ideal light for Hoya vitellina?

Hoya vitellina prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should I water Hoya vitellina?

Hoya vitellina 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,