Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
americana
ID:
360429

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mill.) K.Koch

Source:
ksu

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Wochenschr. Vereines Beförd. Gartenbaues Königl. Preuss. Staaten 10: 279 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000359761



Common Names

  • Lonicera americana
  • American Honeysuckle
  • American Honeysuckle Plant


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Synonyms

  • Lonicera atrosanguinea Carrière [unknown]
  • Lonicera carioti Gand. [unknown]
  • Periclymenum americanum Mill. [unknown]
  • Caprifolium americanum (Mill.) Dum.Cours. [unknown]
  • Caprifolium gratum Pursh [unknown]

Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Lonicera americana 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Lonicera americana 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 americana 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 americana

Lonicera americana is native to North America and can be found in the United States and Canada.

Lonicera americana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lonicera americana?

Lonicera americana

What is the family of Lonicera americana?

Caprifoliaceae

Where is Lonicera americana native to?

Eastern North America

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

Karl Koch (1809-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Koch' in the authors string.
Philip Miller (1691-1771): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mill.' in the authors string.