Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
yuennanensis
ID:
726262

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Symb. Sin. 7: 1001 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000725595

Common Names

  • Hoya Yuennanensis
  • Yuennanensis Wax Plant
  • Yuennanensis Hindu Rope Plant

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Synonyms

  • Hoya mekongensis M.G.Gilbert & P.T.Li [unknown]

Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hoya yuennanensis 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 yuennanensis can be propagated by taking stem cuttings from mature plants. The cuttings should be placed in moist soil and kept in a warm, humid environment until they root. The plant should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered regularly. Fertilize the plant every few weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Hoya yuennanensis

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

Hoya yuennanensis FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Hoya yuennanensis?

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

What is the ideal light for Hoya yuennanensis?

Hoya yuennanensis prefers bright, indirect light.

How often should I water Hoya yuennanensis?

Hoya yuennanensis 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,

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