Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
pyrenaica
ID:
360773

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 174 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000360105



Common Names

  • Lonicera pyrenaica
  • Pyrenean Honeysuckle
  • Pyrenean Woodbine


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Synonyms

  • Xylosteon pyrenaicum Dum.Cours. [unknown]
  • Caprifolium pyrenaicum Lam. [unknown]
  • Euchylia pyrenaica Dulac [unknown]

Description

Lonicera pyrenaica (also called Pyrenean 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 white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Lonicera pyrenaica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal tea.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Lonicera pyrenaica sub. majoricensis (Gand.) Browicz
Lonicera pyrenaica var. paui Trin.Ruiz & Devesa

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lonicera pyrenaica is a yellow, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lonicera pyrenaica is a deciduous shrub that prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by softwood cuttings taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Lonicera pyrenaica

Lonicera pyrenaica is native to the Pyrenees.

Lonicera pyrenaica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lonicera pyrenaica?

Lonicera pyrenaica

What type of plant is Lonicera pyrenaica?

Evergreen shrub

What is the natural habitat of Lonicera pyrenaica?

Mountain slopes and rocky outcrops

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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