Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
caprifolium
ID:
360521

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 173 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000359853



Common Names

  • Italian Honeysuckle
  • Woodbine Honeysuckle
  • European Honeysuckle


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Synonyms

  • Lonicera pallida Host [unknown]
  • Lonicera suavis Salisb. [unknown]
  • Periclymenum italicum Mill. [unknown]
  • Periclymenum perfoliatum Gray [unknown]
  • Caprifolium atropurpureum hort. ex K.Koch [unknown]
  • Caprifolium germanicum Delarbre [unknown]
  • Caprifolium hortense Lam. [unknown]
  • Caprifolium italicum Medik. [unknown]
  • Caprifolium magnevilleae hort. ex Dippel [unknown]
  • Caprifolium pallidum Schur [unknown]
  • Caprifolium perfoliatum Roehl. [unknown]
  • Caprifolium rotundifolium Moench [unknown]
  • Caprifolium sylvaticum Lam. [unknown]
  • Caprifolium vulgare Medik. [unknown]

Description

Lonicera caprifolium (also called Italian honeysuckle, among many other common names) is a species of honeysuckle in the family Caprifoliaceae. It is a woody climber with opposite leaves and fragrant white flowers. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It typically grows in hedgerows, woods, and scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Lonicera caprifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It has a wide range of medicinal uses, including treating skin diseases, fever, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lonicera caprifolium has white flowers and small, black seeds. Its seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lonicera caprifolium is a shrub that is native to Europe. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, disease-free plants in late spring or early summer. Cuttings should be placed in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until roots form.

Where to Find Lonicera caprifolium

Lonicera caprifolium can be found in Europe and North Africa.

Lonicera caprifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lonicera caprifolium?

Lonicera caprifolium

What is the common name of Lonicera caprifolium?

Italian honeysuckle

What is the natural habitat of Lonicera caprifolium?

Lonicera caprifolium is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.

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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