Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
affinis
ID:
360438

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook. & Arn.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Bot. Beechey Voy. : 264 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000359770



Common Names

  • Lonicera affinis
  • Affinis Honeysuckle
  • Affinis Honeysuckle Plant


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Synonyms

  • Caprifolium leschenaultii Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Lonicera affinis (also called Chinese Honeysuckle, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to East Asia and is found in moist, wooded habitats. It has oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Lonicera affinis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used for erosion control on slopes. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lonicera affinis var. pseudohypoglauca Hatus.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Lonicera affinis is white, tubular and fragrant. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lonicera affinis is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). Prune lightly after flowering to maintain a neat shape.

Where to Find Lonicera affinis

Lonicera affinis is native to Europe and can be found in the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Switzerland.

Lonicera affinis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lonicera affinis?

Lonicera affinis

What is the family of Lonicera affinis?

Caprifoliaceae

Where is Lonicera affinis native to?

Eastern Europe

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

William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:148594-1: Based on the initial data import