Status:
valid
Authors:
(Pursh) Poir. ex DC.
Source:
tro
Year:
1830
Citation Micro:
Prodr. [A. P. de Candolle] 4: 333. 1830 [late Sep 1830]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001290653
Common Names
- Lonicera ciliosa
- Fringed Honeysuckle
- Orange Honeysuckle
Description
Lonicera ciliosa (also called orange honeysuckle, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub native to the western United States. It has yellow flowers and is found in forests, thickets, and shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Lonicera ciliosa is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks. Its flowers are fragrant and its berries are edible and can be used to make jams and jellies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lonicera ciliosa has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with dark green, oval-shaped leaves and white flowers.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lonicera ciliosa is a deciduous shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by softwood cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be about 4-6 inches long. Place the cuttings in a pot filled with a mixture of equal parts sand and peat moss and keep them moist until they root.
Where to Find Lonicera ciliosa
Lonicera ciliosa can be found in North America, from Canada to Mexico. It is found in moist woodlands and thickets.
Lonicera ciliosa FAQ
What is the ideal soil pH for Lonicera ciliosa?
Lonicera ciliosa prefers soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0.
How much sunlight does Lonicera ciliosa need?
Lonicera ciliosa prefers full sun to partial shade.
How often should Lonicera ciliosa be watered?
Lonicera ciliosa should be watered regularly, but not too often.
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,