Status:
valid
Authors:
Miq.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1868
Citation Micro:
Verslagen Meded. Afd. Natuurk. Kon. Akad. Wetensch. , ser. 2, 2: 85 (1868)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000359637
Common Names
- Graceful Honeysuckle
- Lonicera gracilipes
- Gracile Honeysuckle
Synonyms
- Lonicera musashiensis Hiyama [unknown]
- Lonicera tenuipes Nakai [unknown]
- Lonicera uniflora Blume ex Dippel [unknown]
- Caprifolium gracilipes Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Lonicera gracilipes (also called Slender-leaved Honeysuckle, among many other common names) is a woody vine that can grow up to 10 metres in length. It has fragrant, white flowers that appear in summer. It is native to East Asia and is found in forests, woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Lonicera gracilipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in revegetation projects and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lonicera gracilipes is white and tubular with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lonicera gracilipes is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). Prune lightly after flowering to maintain a neat shape.
Where to Find Lonicera gracilipes
Lonicera gracilipes is native to Japan and can be found in the northern part of the country.
Lonicera gracilipes FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lonicera gracilipes?
Lonicera gracilipes
What is the common name of Lonicera gracilipes?
Graceful Honeysuckle
What is the natural habitat of Lonicera gracilipes?
It is found in moist forests and grasslands
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,