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flor-de-cera

Hoya carnosa

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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (India, Taiwan, Turkey), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇮🇳 India 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Names in Other Languages

German Porzellanblume
Portuguese flor-de-cera

Similar Species in Hoya

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flor-de-cera
Hoya australis
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of flor-de-cera?
The scientific name of flor-de-cera is Hoya carnosa. It belongs to the genus Hoya.
Where does flor-de-cera live?
flor-de-cera is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (India, Taiwan, Turkey), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, India, South Africa, Taiwan, Turkey.
What family does flor-de-cera belong to?
flor-de-cera (Hoya carnosa) belongs to the genus Hoya, which is part of the taxonomic family Apocynaceae.
What kingdom does flor-de-cera belong to?
flor-de-cera (Hoya carnosa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).
What are the closest relatives of flor-de-cera?
The closest relatives of flor-de-cera in the genus Hoya include flor-de-cera.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Hoya — 2 Species

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flor-de-cera
Hoya carnosa
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flor-de-cera
Hoya australis
NE
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