Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
nubium
ID:
1224999

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hand.-Mazz.) Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
tro

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Symb. Sin. 7: 1048 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001224337



Common Names

  • Nubium Lonicera
  • Cloudy Honeysuckle
  • Cloudy Box Honeysuckle


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Description

Lonicera nubium (also called Nubian Honeysuckle, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Caprifoliaceae. It is native to China, and is found in open forests, thickets, and grasslands. It is a climbing shrub with small, oval leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Lonicera nubium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used for erosion control and to provide habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lonicera nubium is a small, white, tubular corolla with five lobes. The seed is a small, black, shiny, round drupe. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lonicera nubium is a fast-growing, evergreen climber that can reach up to 10 m in height. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil. Keep the soil moist and in a sheltered position. It can be grown in full sun or part shade.

Where to Find Lonicera nubium

Lonicera nubium is native to North America and can be found in moist woods, thickets, and along streams. It is also found in disturbed areas, such as roadsides and fields.

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,