Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
lonicera
ID:
647842

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mill.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1768

Citation Micro:
Gard. Dict. ed. 8 : s.p. (1768)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000647174



Common Names

  • Diervilla lonicera
  • Lonicera Diervilla
  • Diervilla


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Synonyms

  • Lonicera diervilla L. [unknown]
  • Diervilla acadiensis Duhamel [unknown]
  • Diervilla canadensis Willd. [unknown]
  • Diervilla diervilla MacMill. [unknown]
  • Diervilla humilis Pers. [unknown]
  • Diervilla longifolia Raf. [unknown]
  • Diervilla lonicera hypomalaca Fernald [unknown]
  • Diervilla lutea Pursh [unknown]
  • Diervilla parvifolia Raf. [unknown]
  • Diervilla tournefortii Michx. [unknown]
  • Diervilla trifida Moench [unknown]
  • Diervilla lonicera lonicera [unknown]

Description

Diervilla lonicera (also called Bush Honeysuckle, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to eastern North America. It has small, oval leaves and produces yellow flowers in the summer. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Diervilla lonicera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It also has medicinal uses such as treating fever, cough, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Diervilla lonicera has small yellow flowers with red centres and small, round seed pods. The seeds are small and black. Seedlings are small and have thin, delicate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diervilla lonicera is a deciduous shrub native to North America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, cuttings, or division of the rootball. It is best to propagate in the spring or summer.

Where to Find Diervilla lonicera

Diervilla lonicera is native to temperate forests in North America, particularly in the United States and Canada.

Diervilla lonicera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Diervilla lonicera?

Diervilla lonicera

What is the common name of Diervilla lonicera?

Lonicera

Where is Diervilla lonicera found?

It is found in North America

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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