Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
macrantha
ID:
360376

Status:
valid

Authors:
Spreng.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. 4(2): 82 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000359708



Common Names

  • Large-Flowered Honeysuckle
  • Lonicera macrantha
  • Large-Flower Honeysuckle


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Synonyms

  • Lonicera inodora W.W.Sm. [unknown]
  • Lonicera leschenaultii Wall. [unknown]
  • Lonicera fulvotomentosa P.S.Hsu & S.C.Cheng [unknown]
  • Lonicera hirtiflora Champ. ex Benth. [unknown]
  • Lonicera guillonii H.Lév. & Vaniot [unknown]
  • Lonicera macranthoides Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
  • Lonicera esquirolii H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Lonicera strigosiflora C.Y.Wu [unknown]
  • Nintooa longiflora Sweet [unknown]
  • Xylosteon scandens Buch.-Ham. ex D.Don [unknown]
  • Caprifolium macranthum D.Don [unknown]
  • Caprifolium macranthum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Caprifolium nepalense G.Don ex Loudon [unknown]
  • Lonicera macrantha calvescens Chun & F.C.How [unknown]
  • Lonicera macrantha macrantha [unknown]
  • Lonicera macrantha guillonii (Levl. & Van.) Lauener & D.K.Ferguson [unknown]

Description

Lonicera macrantha (also called Large-flowered Honeysuckle, among many other common names) is a small, deciduous shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It has small, white flowers and small, narrow leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Lonicera macrantha 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lonicera macrantha var. heterotricha P.S.Hsu & H.J.Wang

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Lonicera macrantha is white, tubular and fragrant. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lonicera macrantha is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be taken from healthy, non-flowering shoots and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a bright, sheltered location until the cuttings have rooted. Once rooted, the plants can be transplanted to their permanent location.

Where to Find Lonicera macrantha

Lonicera macrantha is native to the Himalayas and China.

Lonicera macrantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lonicera macrantha?

Lonicera macrantha

What is the family of Lonicera macrantha?

Caprifoliaceae

Where is Lonicera macrantha native to?

Eastern Europe

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,