Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
confusa
ID:
360532

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1830

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 4: 333 (1830)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000359864



Common Names

  • Confused Honeysuckle
  • Chinese Honeysuckle
  • Japanese Honeysuckle


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Synonyms

  • Lonicera multiflora Champ. ex Benth. [unknown]
  • Lonicera dasystyla Rehder [unknown]
  • Lonicera telfairii Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Caprifolium confusum (Sweet) Gordon [unknown]
  • Caprifolium loureiroi Blume [unknown]
  • Caprifolium confusum Spach [unknown]
  • Lonicera confusa glabrocalyx R.H.Miao & X.Jun Liu [unknown]

Description

Lonicera confusa (also called Japanese 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 China, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. It typically grows in forests, thickets, and scrub.

Uses & Benefits

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lonicera confusa is a hardy, deciduous shrub that is native to China and Japan. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and rooted in a moist, well-drained medium. Once rooted, the cuttings can be transplanted into individual pots and grown on until ready for planting out in the garden.

Where to Find Lonicera confusa

Lonicera confusa can be found in China.

Lonicera confusa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lonicera confusa?

Lonicera confusa

What is the common name of Lonicera confusa?

Japanese Honeysuckle

Where is Lonicera confusa native to?

Japan, Korea, and China

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,