Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
japonica
ID:
360247

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thunb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1784

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg., ed. 14 (J. A. Murray). 216. 1784 [May-Jun 1784]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000359579

Common Names

  • Lonicera japonica
  • Japanese Honeysuckle
  • Japanese Honeysuckle Plant

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Synonyms

  • Lonicera miyagusukiana (Makino) Ohwi [unknown]
  • Lonicera aureoreticulata hort. ex T.Moore [unknown]
  • Lonicera diversifolia Carrière [unknown]
  • Lonicera flexuosa Thunb. [unknown]
  • Lonicera finlaysoniana Wall. [unknown]
  • Lonicera cochinchinensis G.Don [unknown]
  • Lonicera repens Hassk. [unknown]
  • Nintooa japonica Sweet [unknown]
  • Xylosteon flexuosum (Thunb.) Dum.Cours. [unknown]
  • Caprifolium brachypodum Gordon [unknown]
  • Caprifolium chinense Wats. ex Loudon [unknown]
  • Caprifolium japonicum (Thunb.) Dum.Cours. [unknown]
  • Caprifolium roseum Lam. [unknown]
  • Lonicera brachypoda repens Siebold [unknown]
  • Lonicera fauriei H.Lév. & Vaniot [unknown]
  • Lonicera chinensis P.Watson [unknown]
  • Lonicera japonica japonica [unknown]
  • Lonicera japonica repens (Siebold) Rehder [unknown]
  • Lonicera brachypoda DC. [unknown]
  • Lonicera japonica macrantha Matsuda [unknown]
  • Lonicera japonica sempervillosa Hayata [unknown]
  • Lonicera shintenensis Hayata [unknown]

Description

Lonicera japonica (also called Japanese 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 japonica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its fragrant flowers.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lonicera japonica var. chinensis (P.Watson) Baker

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lonicera japonica has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lonicera japonica is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows to 1-2 m in height. It prefers full sun or partial shade and is drought tolerant. Propagation is by cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil mix.

Where to Find Lonicera japonica

Lonicera japonica can be found in Japan, Korea, and China.

Lonicera japonica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lonicera japonica?

Lonicera japonica

What is the common name of Lonicera japonica?

Japanese Honeysuckle

What is the natural habitat of Lonicera japonica?

It is native to Japan and is widely cultivated as an ornamental.

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,

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