Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
maximowiczii
ID:
360396

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rupr.) Regel

Source:
cmp

Year:
1857

Citation Micro:
Gartenflora 6: 107 (1857)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000359728



Common Names

  • Maximowicz's Honeysuckle
  • Lonicera maximowiczii
  • Maximowicz's Fly Honeysuckle


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Synonyms

  • Lonicera okamotoana Ohwi [unknown]
  • Xylosteon maximowiczii Rupr. [unknown]
  • Caprifolium maximowiczii Kuntze [unknown]
  • Lonicera maximowiczii sachalinensis F.Schmidt [unknown]
  • Lonicera maximowiczii stenophylla (Nakai) U.C.La [unknown]
  • Lonicera maximowiczii latifolia (Ohwi) H.Hara [unknown]
  • Lonicera maximowiczii okamotoana (Ohwi) H.Hara [unknown]

Description

Lonicera maximowiczii (also called Maximowicz's 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 maximowiczii 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 maximowiczii sub. sachalinensis (Fr.Schmidt) Nedol.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Lonicera maximowiczii 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 maximowiczii 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 maximowiczii

Lonicera maximowiczii is native to eastern Asia.

Lonicera maximowiczii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lonicera maximowiczii?

Lonicera maximowiczii

What is the family of Lonicera maximowiczii?

Caprifoliaceae

Where is Lonicera maximowiczii native to?

Japan

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 kew-2339956: Based on the initial data import
Eduard August von Regel (1815-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Regel' in the authors string.
Franz Josef Ruprecht (1814-1870): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rupr.' in the authors string.