Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
hildebrandiana
ID:
1225009

Status:
valid

Authors:
Collett & Hemsl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 28: 64 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001224347

Common Names

  • Hildebrandiana Lonicera
  • Hildebrand's Honeysuckle
  • Hildebrand's Box Honeysuckle

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Description

Lonicera hildebrandiana (also called Hildebrand's Honeysuckle, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Caprifoliaceae. It is native to China, and is found in open forests, thickets, and grasslands. It is a climbing shrub with small, oval leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Lonicera hildebrandiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used for erosion control and to provide habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Lonicera hildebrandiana is a small, white, tubular flower with five lobes. The seed is a small, black, round berry. The seedlings are small, dark green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lonicera hildebrandiana is a fast-growing, evergreen climber that can reach up to 10 m in height. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Keep the soil moist and in a sheltered position. It can be grown in full sun or part shade.

Where to Find Lonicera hildebrandiana

Lonicera hildebrandiana can be found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan and in western China.

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 tro-50041256: Based on the initial data import
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
Henry Collett (1836-1901): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Collett' in the authors string.