waxflower
Hoya · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (5 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Waxflower, scientifically known as Hoya, is a captivating genus of tropical climbing plants celebrated for their stunning, star-shaped blooms. Often called porcelain flowers due to their waxy texture, these resilient succulents feature fragrant blossoms and lush, trailing foliage, making them a beloved choice for indoor gardeners worldwide.
- Family
- Apocynaceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Wax Plants · Waxflowers
- Scientific synonyms
- Clemensiella · Plocostemma · 20 more
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- Wax plants
- Waxflowers
Scientific Names
Accepted name
HoyaSynonyms
- Clemensiella
- Plocostemma
- Physostelma
- Otostemma
- Hiepia
- Antiostelma
- Madangia
- Micholitzia
- Cyrtoceras
- Cystidianthus
- Codonanthus
- Acanthostemma
- Anatropanthus
- Triplosperma
- Eriostemma
- Triacma
- Sperlingia
- Schollia
- Pterostelma
- Cathetostemma
- Centrostemma
- Astrostemma
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Madangia
- Plocostemma
- Centrostemma
- Otostemma
- Antiostelma
- Cystidianthus
- Acanthostemma
- Schollia
- Cyrtoceras
- Pterostelma
- Sperlingia
- Micholitzia
- Physostelma
- Triplosperma
- Plantas de cera
- Plantas asiáticas de cera
- Plantas de cera
German:
- Wachsblumen
- Porzellanblumen
- Wachsblume
- Porzellanblumen
- Wachsblumen
French:
- fleur de cire
- fleur de porcelaine
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
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 |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Gentianales |
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| Genus | Hoya |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
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 |
|---|---|
| China | China South-Central |
| China | Hainan |
| China | China Southeast |
| China | Tibet |
| Eastern Asia | Japan |
| Eastern Asia | Korea |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan |
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam |
| Indian Subcontinent | Bangladesh |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Activities
Hoya has 5 reported activities identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antibacterial, Anticancer, Antinociceptive, Antioxidant, Parasympatholytic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antibacterial | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Anticancer | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antinociceptive | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Antioxidant | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Parasympatholytic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Antibacterial
- Natural product research
Anticancer
- Natural product research
Antinociceptive
- Natural product research
Antioxidant
- Natural product research
Parasympatholytic
- Natural product research