Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
flava
ID:
360488

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sims

Source:
cmp

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 32: t. 1318 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000359820



Common Names

  • Lonicera flava
  • Yellow Honeysuckle
  • Yellow Fly Honeysuckle


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Synonyms

  • Lonicera fraseri Poit. [unknown]
  • Caprifolium flavum Elliott [unknown]
  • Caprifolium fraseri Pursh [unknown]
  • Lonicera flava flavescens Gleason [deprecated]

Description

Lonicera flava (also called Yellow 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 yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Lonicera flava 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

Lonicera flava has white, tubular flowers with yellow throats. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lonicera flava 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 flava

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

Lonicera flava FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lonicera flava?

Lonicera flava

What is the common name of Lonicera flava?

Yellow Honeysuckle

What is the natural habitat of Lonicera flava?

It is found in moist woods, thickets, and along streams

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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