Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dipsacales
Genus:
Species:
virgultorum
ID:
1291854

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.W.Sm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 10: 49 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001291192



Common Names

  • Virgultorum Lonicera
  • Twiggy Honeysuckle
  • Twiggy Fly Honeysuckle


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Description

Lonicera virgultorum (also called Virgultorum Honeysuckle, among many other common names) is a shrub that grows up to 4 meters tall. It is native to Japan and is found in deciduous and mixed forests. It has large, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Lonicera virgultorum is used as an ornamental shrub in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant, as it is fast-growing and provides a good screen. The flowers are attractive to bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lonicera virgultorum is a white to pinkish-purple color, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lonicera virgultorum is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or seed. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is frost tolerant.

Where to Find Lonicera virgultorum

Lonicera virgultorum can be found in the wild in China.

Lonicera virgultorum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lonicera virgultorum?

Lonicera virgultorum

What type of plant is Lonicera virgultorum?

It is a shrub

What is the natural habitat of Lonicera virgultorum?

It is native to eastern Asia

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,