Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
whistleri
ID:
726258

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kloppenb.

Source:
ksu

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Fraterna 15(1): 7 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725591

Common Names

  • Hoya Whistleri
  • Whistleri Wax Plant
  • Whistleri Hindu Rope Plant

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Description

Hoya whistleri (also called Porcelain Flower, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia and the western Pacific Ocean islands, and is found in tropical forests. The plant has a woody stem with succulent leaves and produces clusters of fragrant, star-shaped flowers.

Uses & Benefits

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hoya whistleri sub. faleuluensis Kloppenb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hoya whistleri has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a hard shell. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hoya whistleri 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 whistleri

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

Hoya whistleri FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Hoya whistleri?

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

What is the ideal light for Hoya whistleri?

Hoya whistleri prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should I water Hoya whistleri?

Hoya whistleri 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,