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honeyplant

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).

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

Names in Other Languages

German Porzellanblume
Portuguese flor-de-cera

Similar Species in Hoya

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Wax flower
Hoya australis
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of honeyplant?
The scientific name of honeyplant is Hoya carnosa. It belongs to the genus Hoya.
Where does honeyplant live?
honeyplant 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 honeyplant belong to?
honeyplant (Hoya carnosa) belongs to the genus Hoya, which is part of the taxonomic family Apocynaceae.
What kingdom does honeyplant belong to?
honeyplant (Hoya carnosa) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).
What are the closest relatives of honeyplant?
The closest relatives of honeyplant in the genus Hoya include Wax flower.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Hoya — 2 Species

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honeyplant
Hoya carnosa
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Wax flower
Hoya australis
NE
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