Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
chrysantha
ID:
360537

Status:
valid

Authors:
Turcz. ex Ledeb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ross. 2: 388 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000359869

Common Names

  • Golden Honeysuckle
  • Yellow Honeysuckle
  • Chrysantha Honeysuckle

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Synonyms

  • Lonicera gibbiflora Dippel [unknown]
  • Lonicera longipes (Maxim.) Pojark. [unknown]
  • Xylosteon gibbiflorum Rupr. & Maxim. [unknown]
  • Caprifolium chrysanthum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Caprifolium gibbiflorum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Euonymus gibbiflora Maack ex Trautv. [unknown]
  • Lonicera chrysantha crassipes (Nakai) S.L.Tung [unknown]
  • Lonicera chrysantha villosa Rehder [unknown]
  • Lonicera chrysantha chrysantha [unknown]
  • Lonicera chrysantha longipes Maxim. [unknown]
  • Lonicera xylosteum chrysantha (Turcz. ex Ledeb.) Regel [unknown]
  • Lonicera chrysantha chrysantha [unknown]
  • Lonicera chrysantha linearifolia S.W.Liu & T.N.Ho [unknown]
  • Xylosteon chrysanthum (Turcz. ex Ledeb.) Rupr. [unknown]
  • Lonicera chrysantha gibbiflora (Rupr.) Kitag. [unknown]

Description

Lonicera chrysantha (also called golden-flowered honeysuckle, among many other common names) is a species of honeysuckle in the family Caprifoliaceae. It is a woody climber with opposite leaves and yellow-green flowers. It is native to China, Japan, and Korea. It typically grows in forests, thickets, and scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Lonicera chrysantha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It has a wide range of medicinal uses, including treating skin diseases, fever, and inflammation.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lonicera chrysantha var. koehneana (Rehder) Q.E.Yang, Landrein, Borosova & Osborne

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lonicera chrysantha has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lonicera chrysantha is a hardy, deciduous shrub that is native to North America. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and rooted in a moist, well-drained medium. Once rooted, the cuttings can be transplanted into individual pots and grown on until ready for planting out in the garden.

Where to Find Lonicera chrysantha

Lonicera chrysantha can be found in China.

Lonicera chrysantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lonicera chrysantha?

Lonicera chrysantha

What is the common name of Lonicera chrysantha?

Golden Honeysuckle

Where is Lonicera chrysantha native to?

North America

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2340202: Based on the initial data import
Nikolai Turczaninov (1796-1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Turcz.' in the authors string.
Carl Friedrich von Ledebour (1786-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ledeb.' in the authors string.