Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
hispidula
ID:
1291373

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lindl.) Douglas ex Torr. & A.Gray

Source:
tro

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Fl. N. Amer. (Torr. & A. Gray) 2(1): 8. 1841 [May 1841]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001290711



Common Names

  • Hairy Honeysuckle
  • Hairy Lonicera
  • Hispid Honeysuckle


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Description

Lonicera hispidula (also called hispid honeysuckle, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the honeysuckle family. It is native to western North America, from British Columbia south to California and east to Idaho. It is a deciduous shrub growing to 2–3 m tall, with opposite, toothed, ovate leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Lonicera hispidula is an ornamental shrub, often used in hedges and borders. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control. The berries are edible and can be used to make jams and jellies.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lonicera hispidula var. vacillans A.Gray

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lonicera hispidula 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lonicera hispidula is a deciduous shrub that is easy to grow in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils, but is tolerant of a wide range of soil types. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn, while cuttings should be taken in early summer.

Where to Find Lonicera hispidula

Lonicera hispidula is native to North America.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-6000273: Based on the initial data import
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
David Douglas (1799-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Douglas' in the authors string.