Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 174 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000359746
Common Names
- Lonicera caerulea
- Blue Honeysuckle
- Blue Honeysuckle Plant
Synonyms
- Lonicera kamtschatica Pojark. [unknown]
- Lonicera kirilowi hort. ex Dippel [unknown]
- Lonicera boczkarnikovae Pleckanova [unknown]
- Lonicera velutina DC. [unknown]
- Lonicera venulosa Maxim. [unknown]
- Xylosteon canadense Duhamel ex DC. [unknown]
- Xylosteon caeruleum Dum.Cours. [unknown]
- Xylosteon oblongifolium Goldie [unknown]
- Caprifolium caeruleum Lam. [unknown]
- Caprifolium venulosum Kuntze [unknown]
- Chamaecerasus coerulea Delarbre [unknown]
- Euchylia caerulea Dulac [unknown]
- Isika coerulea Medik. [unknown]
- Lonicera caerulea tangutica Maxim. [unknown]
- Lonicera caerulea edulis Turcz. ex Herder [unknown]
- Lonicera caerulea altaica Pall. [unknown]
- Metalonicera edulis (Turcz. ex Freyn) M.Wang & A.G.Gu [unknown]
- Lonicera venulosa edulis (Turcz. ex Herder) Vorosch. [unknown]
- Lonicera venulosa emphyllocalyx (Maxim.) Vorosch. [unknown]
- Lonicera edulis Turcz. [unknown]
- Lonicera emphyllocalyx Maxim. [unknown]
- Lonicera caerulea kamtschatica (Sevast.) Gladkova [unknown]
- Lonicera caerulea venulosa (Maxim.) Vorosch. [unknown]
Description
Lonicera caerulea (also called 'Blue Honeysuckle', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Pacific Northwest of North America. It has small, white flowers and oval-shaped leaves. It is found in moist forests, woodlands, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Lonicera caerulea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used for erosion control on slopes. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Lonicera caerulea sub. pallasii (Ledeb.) Browicz
Lonicera caerulea sub. altaica (Pall.) Gladkova
Lonicera caerulea sub. borbasiana (Kuntze) E.Mayer
Lonicera caerulea var. cauriana (Fernald) B.Boivin
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Lonicera caerulea is white, tubular and fragrant. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lonicera caerulea is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be taken from healthy, non-flowering shoots and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a bright, sheltered location until the cuttings have rooted. Once rooted, the plants can be transplanted to their permanent location.
Where to Find Lonicera caerulea
Lonicera caerulea is native to eastern North America.
Lonicera caerulea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lonicera caerulea?
Lonicera caerulea
What is the family of Lonicera caerulea?
Caprifoliaceae
Where is Lonicera caerulea native to?
Eastern Europe
Species in the Lonicera genus
Lonicera javanica,
Lonicera japonica,
Lonicera kabylica,
Lonicera hypoglauca,
Lonicera jarmilae,
Lonicera iberica,
Lonicera implexa,
Lonicera iliensis,
Lonicera laceana,
Lonicera kingdonii,
Lonicera korolkowii,
Lonicera kurobushiensis,
Lonicera glabrata,
Lonicera glehnii,
Lonicera gracilipes,
Lonicera heterotricha,
Lonicera helvetica,
Lonicera himalayensis,
Lonicera griffithii,
Lonicera harae,
Lonicera heckrottii,
Lonicera hellenica,
Lonicera nigra,
Lonicera myrtilloides,
Lonicera nummulariifolia,
Lonicera pamirica,
Lonicera paradoxa,
Lonicera obovata,
Lonicera olgae,
Lonicera magnibracteata,
Lonicera linderifolia,
Lonicera macrantha,
Lonicera malayana,
Lonicera mochidzukiana,
Lonicera maximowiczii,
Lonicera microphylla,
Lonicera bracteolaris,
Lonicera buschiorum,
Lonicera caerulea,
Lonicera americana,
Lonicera alpigena,
Lonicera affinis,
Lonicera biflora,
Lonicera aucherii,
Lonicera anisotricha,
Lonicera arborea,
Lonicera annamensis,
Lonicera elisae,
Lonicera deleiensis,
Lonicera demissa,
Species in the Caprifoliaceae family
Bassecoia bretschneideri,
Bassecoia siamensis,
Bassecoia hookeri,
Cephalaria duzceensis,
Cephalaria alpina,
Cephalaria ambrosioides,
Cephalaria anatolica,
Cephalaria aristata,
Cephalaria armeniaca,
Cephalaria armerioides,
Cephalaria armoraciifolia,
Cephalaria attenuata,
Cephalaria axillaris,
Cephalaria aytachii,
Cephalaria balansae,
Cephalaria balkharica,
Cephalaria beijiangensis,
Cephalaria calcarea,
Cephalaria cedrorum,
Cephalaria charadzeae,
Cephalaria cilicica,
Cephalaria coriacea,
Cephalaria dagestanica,
Cephalaria decurrens,
Cephalaria demetrii,
Cephalaria dichaetophora,
Cephalaria dirmilensis,
Cephalaria ekimiana,
Cephalaria elazigensis,
Cephalaria elmaliensis,
Cephalaria fanourii,
Cephalaria flava,
Cephalaria foliosa,
Cephalaria galpiniana,
Cephalaria gazipashensis,
Cephalaria gigantea,
Cephalaria goetzei,
Cephalaria hakkiarica,
Cephalaria hirsuta,
Cephalaria humilis,
Cephalaria integrifolia,
Cephalaria isaurica,
Cephalaria joppensis,
Cephalaria juncea,
Cephalaria katangensis,
Cephalaria kesruanica,
Cephalaria kotschyi,
Cephalaria laevigata,
Cephalaria leucantha,
Cephalaria litvinovii,