Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
hispida
ID:
1291476

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pall. ex Schult.

Source:
tro

Year:
1819

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 15 bis 5: 258 (1819)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001290814

Common Names

  • Hispid Honeysuckle
  • Hispid Lonicera
  • Hispid Twinberry

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Description

Lonicera hispida (also called Hairy Honeysuckle, among many other common names) is a shrub species in the Caprifoliaceae family. It is native to North America, and is found in temperate climates in the United States and Canada. It grows in open woods, thickets, and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Lonicera hispida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for hedges. It is also used for erosion control and as a food source for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lonicera hispida has white flowers that are composed of five petals and have a sweet, fragrant scent. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lonicera hispida is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame. Cuttings should be taken in summer or autumn and rooted in a cold frame. The shrub can be planted in a sunny or partially shaded position and prefers well-drained soil.

Where to Find Lonicera hispida

Lonicera hispida is native to the eastern United States and Canada, from Maine to Florida and west to Minnesota and Texas.

Lonicera hispida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lonicera hispida?

Lonicera hispida

What is the common name of Lonicera hispida?

Hairy Honeysuckle

What is the natural habitat of Lonicera hispida?

It is native to Siberia, Mongolia, and northern 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-6000462: Based on the initial data import
Josef August Schultes (1773-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.' in the authors string.
Peter Simon Pallas (1741-1811): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pall.' in the authors string.