Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
kingdonii
ID:
360277

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.E.C.Fisch. & Kaul

Source:
ksu

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1940: 195 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000359609

Common Names

  • Kingdon-Ward's Honeysuckle
  • Lonicera kingdonii
  • Kingdon Ward's Honeysuckle

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Description

Lonicera kingdonii (also called Kingdon's 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 kingdonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its fragrant flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lonicera kingdonii 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lonicera kingdonii is an evergreen shrub native to Europe and Asia. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and is drought tolerant. It can be propagated from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a moist, well-drained medium. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained medium and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Lonicera kingdonii

Lonicera kingdonii is native to the United Kingdom and can be found in England and Wales.

Lonicera kingdonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lonicera kingdonii?

Lonicera kingdonii

What is the common name of Lonicera kingdonii?

Kingdon's Honeysuckle

What is the natural habitat of Lonicera kingdonii?

It is native to Europe 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,

References

Cecil Ernest Claude Fischer (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.C.Fisch.' in the authors string.
Kailas Nath Kaul (1905-1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kaul' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:148865-1: Based on the initial data import