Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
mexicana
ID:
1291460

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rehder

Source:
tro

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Rep. (Annual) Missouri Bot. Gard. 14: 65 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001290798

Common Names

  • Mexican Honeysuckle
  • Mexican Lonicera
  • Mexican Twinberry

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Description

Lonicera mexicana (also called Mexican honeysuckle, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the honeysuckle family. It is native to Mexico and Central America. It is a woody, evergreen, twining vine that grows in a variety of habitats, including dry, rocky slopes, mesic woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lonicera mexicana 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 mexicana flowers are yellow, small and fragrant, with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and glossy. Its seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lonicera mexicana is a deciduous shrub that is easy to grow in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils, but is tolerant of a wide range of soil types. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn, while cuttings should be taken in early summer.

Where to Find Lonicera mexicana

Lonicera mexicana is native to Mexico and Central America.

Lonicera mexicana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lonicera mexicana?

Lonicera mexicana

What is the common name of Lonicera mexicana?

Mexican Honeysuckle

What is the natural habitat of Lonicera mexicana?

It is native to Mexico and Central America

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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