Hoya
Waxflower
Hoya, commonly known as wax plants, are captivating tropical climbers celebrated for their thick, waxy, star-shaped blossoms. Beyond their stunning ornamental appeal, various species offer traditional medicinal uses, ranging from treating skin ailments to soothing digestive issues. These resilient plants blend aesthetic beauty with fascinating ethnobotanical properties.
- Scientific name: Hoya
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Gentianales, it is classified under the family Apocynaceae. Ultimately, its specific taxonomic designation is placed within the genus Hoya.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Gentianales | WCVP |
| Family | Apocynaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Hoya | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known by various names depending on the region and language, is referred to as 球兰属 in zh-hans, 蜂出巢屬 in zh-hant, 蜂出巢屬 in zh-hk, and 蜂出巢属 in zh-sg, while it is commonly called Hoja in pl.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 球兰属 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 蜂出巢屬 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 蜂出巢屬 | Wikidata |
| zh-sg | 蜂出巢属 | Wikidata |
| pl | Hoja | Wikidata |
| sk | hoja | Wikidata |
| ru | Хойя | Wikidata |
| tr | Mum çiçeği | Wikidata |
| hu | viaszvirág | Wikidata |
| et | Vahalill | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution throughout various regions of East Asia. Within China, it can be found spanning from the South-Central provinces to the island of Hainan. Its presence also extends into the Southeast regions of the country and up into the high altitudes of Tibet. Beyond the Chinese mainland, the species is widely distributed across Eastern Asia. Specifically, its range includes the islands of Japan, completing its regional footprint.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | Hainan | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
| China | Tibet | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh | WCVP |
Activities
Hoya has 5 reported activities identified across 5 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Anticancer, Antinociceptive, Antioxidant, Parasympatholytic.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 5
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antinociceptive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Parasympatholytic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |