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OverviewAI-generated
*Hoya carnosa* is a species of epiphyte within the family Apocynaceae. It belongs to the genus *Hoya* and is classified in the kingdom Plantae, phylum Tracheophyta, class Magnoliopsida, and order Gentianales. Common names for this plant include porcelainflower, Isoposliinikukka, Grote wasbloem, and Восковой плющ. The species has uses as a medicinal plant and a vegetable.
The native range of *Hoya carnosa* includes China South-Central, China Southeast, Hainan, Japan, Laos, Myanmar, Nansei-shoto, and Taiwan. It has been introduced to Bangladesh, Fiji, Korea, Solomon Is., and Trinidad-Tobago. Specific taxon range data also lists China and Guangdong.
Records for this species exist in various collections, with occurrence counts of 2,526 and record counts of 227. Media associated with these records includes 150 items. Institutions holding records include CCBA-FMVZ-UADY, CAS, SBBG, NY, and NCSC. Countries with records include Mexico, China, the United States, Taiwan, and Indonesia.
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Species
SPECIES
- KingdomPlantae
- PhylumTracheophyta
- ClassMagnoliopsida
- OrderGentianales
- FamilyApocynaceae
via GBIF · Kew POWO
Museum specimens
- Specimen records
- 227
- With media
- 150
- Family
- Apocynaceae
- Collections
- CCBA-FMVZ-UADY, CAS, SBBG, NY, NCSC, INECOL
- Recorded in
- Mexico, China, United States, Taiwan, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Japan
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Encyclopedic overview
Hoya carnosa, the porcelain flower or wax plant, is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae, native to East Asia. It is a common house plant grown for its attractive waxy foliage, and sweetly scented flowers. It is grown well in pots and hanging baskets.
Hoya carnosa has been in cultivation for more than 200 years and has given rise to many cultivars that vary in foliage form or flower color. In cultivation in the UK it has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.
Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “Hoya carnosa” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.