Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
alpigena
ID:
360435

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 174 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000359767



Common Names

  • Lonicera alpigena
  • Alpine Honeysuckle
  • Alpine Honeysuckle Plant


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Synonyms

  • Xylosteon alpinum Dum.Cours. [unknown]
  • Xylosteon alpigenum Fuss. [unknown]
  • Caprifolium alpigenum Gaertn. [unknown]
  • Caprifolium alpinum Lam. [unknown]
  • Chamaecerasus alpigena Medik. [unknown]
  • Euchylia alpigena Dulac [unknown]
  • Isika alpigena Borkh. [unknown]
  • Isika lucida Moench [unknown]
  • Xylosteum sibiricum (Vest) Peterm. [unknown]

Description

Lonicera alpigena (also called Alpine Honeysuckle, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to the Alps and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It has oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Lonicera alpigena 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 alpigena sub. formanekiana (Halácsy) Hayek
Lonicera alpigena sub. hellenica (Boiss.) Kit Tan & Ziel.
Lonicera alpigena sub. glutinosa (Vis.) Kit Tan & Ziel.
Lonicera alpigena var. watanabeana (Makino) H.Hara

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Lonicera alpigena 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 alpigena 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 alpigena

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

Lonicera alpigena FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lonicera alpigena?

Lonicera alpigena

What is the family of Lonicera alpigena?

Caprifoliaceae

Where is Lonicera alpigena 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,

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