Status:
valid
Authors:
Rehder
Source:
ksu
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 6: 272 (1909)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000361622
Common Names
- Vaccinioides Honeysuckle
- Vaccinioides Lonicera
- Vaccinioides Honeysuckle
Description
Lonicera vaccinioides (also called Vaccinium-Leaved Honeysuckle, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small white flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Lonicera vaccinioides is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscapes. It has a long flowering period and can be used to attract butterflies and other pollinators. It is also known for its medicinal properties, such as being used to treat digestive issues and skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Lonicera vaccinioides is yellow and has 5 petals. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lonicera vaccinioides is a deciduous shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in a sheltered location and can be propagated by taking semi-ripe cuttings in summer or by sowing the seed in spring in a cold frame.
Where to Find Lonicera vaccinioides
Lonicera vaccinioides is native to Japan and can be found in the Uzen Province.
Lonicera vaccinioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lonicera vaccinioides?
Lonicera vaccinioides
What is the common name of Lonicera vaccinioides?
Mountain Honeysuckle
What is the native range of Lonicera vaccinioides?
Eastern North America
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,