Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
cerasina
ID:
360518

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maxim.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg , sér. 3, 24: 41 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000359850



Common Names

  • Lonicera cerasina
  • Cherry Honeysuckle
  • European Honeysuckle


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Synonyms

  • Lonicera shikokiana Makino [unknown]
  • Caprifolium cerasinum Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Lonicera cerasina (also called Cherry honeysuckle, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to Central and Eastern Europe. It grows in moist, shady habitats, and has small, fragrant pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lonicera cerasina is a shrub that is native to China. 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 cerasina

Lonicera cerasina can be found in China.

Lonicera cerasina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lonicera cerasina?

Lonicera cerasina

What is the family of Lonicera cerasina?

Caprifoliaceae

What is the common name of Lonicera cerasina?

Cherry Honeysuckle

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,