Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
wightii
ID:
726261

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 4: 59 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725594

Common Names

  • Hoya Wightii
  • Wightii Wax Plant
  • Wightii Hindu Rope Plant

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Description

Hoya wightii (also called Wax Plant, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is native to India and Sri Lanka, 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 wightii is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hoya wightii sub. palniensis K.T.Matthew

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hoya wightii 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 wightii 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 wightii

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

Hoya wightii FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Hoya wightii?

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

What is the ideal light for Hoya wightii?

Hoya wightii prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should I water Hoya wightii?

Hoya wightii 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,