Hoya

Hoya is a taxonomic genus of ornamental flowering plants also known as the 'Wax plant'. Robert Brown, named the genus, after his friend, botanist Thomas Hoya. There are many species of Hoya, such as H. bella, H. multiflora, and H. australis (or H. kerrii). Hoya carnosa (the porcelainflower) is the most familiar species and the most common used of all. They are popular for cultivating because they look elegant and they are relatively easier to cultivate than other plants, especially among flowers.