Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
yingjiangensis
ID:
1330540

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Feng Zhang, L.Bai, N.H.Xia & Z.Q.Peng

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 219: 284 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001342994

Common Names

  • Hoya yingjiangensis
  • Yingjiangensis Hoya
  • Yingjiangensis Waxplant

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Description

Hoya yingjiangensis (also called Yingjiang Wax Plant, among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen vine that is native to China. It has thick, leathery leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in a variety of habitats, including forests, shrublands, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Hoya yingjiangensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cover crop. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hoya yingjiangensis is a white star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hoya yingjiangensis is a perennial vine that is best propagated by cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. To propagate, take cuttings from the parent plant in spring or autumn. Place the cuttings in a pot filled with moist, well-drained soil and keep the soil moist until the cuttings have rooted. Once the cuttings have rooted, transplant them to their permanent location.

Where to Find Hoya yingjiangensis

Hoya yingjiangensis can be found in the tropical rainforests of Colombia and Ecuador.

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

Nian He Xia (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.H.Xia' in the authors string.
Lin Bai: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Bai' in the authors string.
Jing Feng Zhang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Feng Zhang' in the authors string.
Ze Qiu Peng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.Q.Peng' in the authors string.