Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Species:
crocothyrsos
ID:
1291574

Status:
valid

Authors:
Airy Shaw

Source:
tro

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 32: t. 3165 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001290912



Common Names

  • Crocothyrsos Leycesteria
  • Crocothyrsos Pheasantberry
  • Crocothyrsos Honeysuckle


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Description

Leycesteria crocothyrsos (also called Himalayan Leycesteria, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to China and Japan. It typically grows to a height of 6-8 feet and has white flowers that bloom in the spring. It is found in woodlands and along streams, and prefers moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Leycesteria crocothyrsos is an ornamental plant and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leycesteria crocothyrsos has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leycesteria crocothyrsos is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from softwood cuttings taken in summer. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring. Cultivation is best in a sunny position in moist but well-drained soil. It prefers a neutral to slightly alkaline soil.

Where to Find Leycesteria crocothyrsos

Leycesteria crocothyrsos is native to East Asia. It can be found in moist forests and grasslands.

Leycesteria crocothyrsos FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leycesteria crocothyrsos?

Leycesteria crocothyrsos

What are the common names of Leycesteria crocothyrsos?

Crocothyrsos Leycesteria

What is the natural habitat of Leycesteria crocothyrsos?

Leycesteria crocothyrsos is native to the Himalayas and western China.

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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