Hoya also known as waxplant, waxvine or waxflower. Generally a creeper or vine. Native to India, China, Malaysia, Thailand. Named by a botanist Robert Brown in honour of his friend, Thomas Hoy. Family: Asclepiadaceae (Milkweed family)
The flower is generally star shaped with five thick waxy petals, topped with another star shaped structure.
Picture courtesy - CK, taken in T's garden in Bangalore.
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