Lonicera minutifolia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
minutifolia
ID:
1224846
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kitam.
Source:
tro
Year:
1954
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Geobot. 15: 133 (1954)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001224184
Common Names
- Minutifolia Lonicera
- Minutifolia Honeysuckle
- Minutifolia's Lonicera
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lonicera minutifolia (also called Minute-Leaved 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 minutifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin problems and reducing inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Lonicera minutifolia are small, white and tubular. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons that are oval-shaped.
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Lonicera minutifolia is a perennial climber that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in the spring or summer. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, non-flowering stems and placed in a moist, well-draining potting mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, bright location and watered regularly. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual pots or into the garden.
Where to Find Lonicera minutifolia
Lonicera minutifolia is native to China and can be found in the wild in Yunnan and Sichuan provinces.
Lonicera minutifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lonicera minutifolia?
Lonicera minutifolia
What is the common name of Lonicera minutifolia?
Small-leaved honeysuckle
Where is Lonicera minutifolia native to?
Eastern North 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,
References
Shirō Kitamura (1906-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kitam.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:148929-1: Based on the initial data import