Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 173 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000360195
Common Names
- Tartarian Honeysuckle
- Tatar Honeysuckle
- Tartarian Fly Honeysuckle
Synonyms
- Lonicera karataviensis Pavlov [unknown]
- Lonicera parvifolia Hayne [unknown]
- Lonicera splendens J.L.Budd. [unknown]
- Xylosteon cordatum Moench [unknown]
- Xylosteon tartaricum Medik. [unknown]
- Caprifolium tataricum (L.) Kuntze [unknown]
- Chamaecerasus tatarica Medik. [unknown]
- Lonicera angustata Wender. [unknown]
- Lonicera tatarica tatarica [unknown]
- Lonicera tatarica puberula Regel & Winkl. [unknown]
- Lonicera tatarica micrantha Trautv. [unknown]
- Xylosteon tataricum Michx. [unknown]
- Lonicera tatarica albiflora DC. [unknown]
- Lonicera tatarica tatarica [unknown]
- Lonicera tatarica rubriflora DC. [unknown]
Description
Lonicera tatarica (also called Tartarian Honeysuckle, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to East Asia and is found in moist, wooded habitats. It has oval-shaped leaves and small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Lonicera tatarica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make herbal tea.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Lonicera tatarica for. albiflora House
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lonicera tatarica is a small, white, tubular flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lonicera tatarica 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 tatarica
Lonicera tatarica can be found in Russia.
Lonicera tatarica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lonicera tatarica?
Lonicera tatarica
What type of plant is Lonicera tatarica?
Evergreen shrub
What is the natural habitat of Lonicera tatarica?
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,