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Cynanchum Auriculatum vs Hoya Carnosa

Cynanchum auriculatum · Hoya carnosa

Cynanchum Auriculatum

Cynanchum auriculatum

T Traditional Use
Family
Apocynaceae
Genus
Cynanchum
Primary use
medicinal

Vincetoxicum auriculatum, synonym Cynanchum auriculatum, is a species of climbing vine. Its Chinese name is niu pi xiao [ 牛皮消 ]. V. auriculatum flowers between June and August; fruiting from August all the way to December.

Hoya Carnosa

Hoya carnosa

T Traditional Use
Hoya Carnosa
Family
Apocynaceae
Genus
Hoya
Primary use
medicinal

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.

At a glance

  • · Both in Apocynaceae, but different genera (Cynanchum vs Hoya).
  • · Both are primarily medicinal.
  • · Evidence tiers — Cynanchum Auriculatum: T; Hoya Carnosa: T.