Status:
valid
Authors:
Royle ex Hook.f. & Thomson
Source:
ksu
Year:
1858
Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Linn. Soc., Bot. 2: 169 (1858)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000359684
Common Names
- Oblong-Leaved Honeysuckle
- Lonicera obovata
- Oblong-Leaf Honeysuckle
Synonyms
- Caprifolium obovatum Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Lonicera obovata (also called Obovate Honeysuckle, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with white flowers. It is native to Europe and is found in forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Lonicera obovata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It has a wide range of medicinal uses, including treating skin diseases, fever, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Lonicera obovata is white, tubular and fragrant. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lonicera obovata is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be taken from healthy, non-flowering shoots and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a bright, sheltered location until the cuttings have rooted. Once rooted, the plants can be transplanted to their permanent location.
Where to Find Lonicera obovata
Lonicera obovata is native to eastern Asia.
Lonicera obovata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lonicera obovata?
Lonicera obovata
What is the common name of Lonicera obovata?
Oval-leaved Honeysuckle
What is the natural habitat of Lonicera obovata?
It is found in moist woods, thickets, and along streams
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,