Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Lonicera L. [13]

genus_ja:

genus_en: Honeysuckle

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accepted: Accepted

Family: Caprifoliaceae

family_ja: スイカズラ

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distribution_en: N.hemisphere

description_en: Genus of about 180 species of deciduous and evergreen shrubs and twining climbers, widely distributed in the N. hemisphere, where they grow in varied habitats ranging from woodland and thickets to rocky places. They are cultivated mainly for their tubular or funnel- to bell-shaped, often fragrant flowers, which are usually 2-lipped or have 5 small, spreading lobes. The leaves are borne in opposite pairs and are usually simple. Honeysuckles may be grown in a variety of situations; train climbers on a wall or fence, or into a large shrub or small tree; grow shrubs in a shrub border, or use for hedging or ground cover. In frost-prone climates, grow half-hardy species in a cool greenhouse. The berries may cause mild stomach upset if ingested.

hardiness_en: Fully hardy to half hardy.

cultivation_en:

propagation_en: Sow seed of hardy species in containers in a cold frame as soon as ripe; sow L. hildebrandiana at 13-18°C (55-64°F) in spring. Take semi-ripe cuttings of evergreens in summer, and greenwood or hardwood cuttings of deciduous honeysuckles in summer or autumn respectively.

pests_en: Aphids may be a problem, particularly on some climbers.

description_ja:

comment:

comment_ja: スイカズラ，ツキヌキニンドウ，ヒョウタンボク

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2022-03-09 15:20

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