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Lonicera periclymenum
  • Honeysuckle

a deciduous member of the Lonicera genus in the family Caprifoliaceae.

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Niche
  • Climber
    Climber
    There are no details available for this niche.
  • Soil surface
    Soil surface
    There are no details available for this niche.
Functions
  • Ground cover
    Ground cover
    There are no details available for this function.
Light
  • Full sun
    Full sun
    The amount of sun exposure that a plant prefers in ideal conditions.
    Key
  • permanent shade
    Permanent shade
    The amount of shade a plant will tolerate without adverse health affects.
    Key
Water
  • Water Requirementsmoderate
    Moderate
    The amount of water a plant needs for healthy growth, relative to other plants.
    Key
Soil
  • very acid,acid,neutral,alkaline,very alkaline
    Unknown
    The PH range (acidity or alkilinity) of the growth medium ideal for healthy nutrient absorbtion.
    Key
  • Sandy to Clay
    The soil texture this plant prefers for optimal growth.
    Key
Cold & Heat
  • 4
    Zone 4
    The USDA Hardiness scale assigns plants a number from 1 to 12 representing the minimum temperature a plant can survive.
    Key
    0< -53.9ºC< -65ºF
    1-51.1ºC-60ºF
    2-45.6ºC-50F
    3-40ºC-40ºF
    4-34.4ºC-30ºF
    5-28.9ºC-20ºF
    6-23.3ºC-10ºF
    7-17.8ºC0ºF
    8-12.2C10ºF
    9-6.7ºC20ºF
    10-1.1ºC30ºF
    114.4ºC40ºF
    12> 10ºC> 5ºF
  • ?
    Unknown
    The AHS Heat scale assigns plants a number from 1 to 12 representing the number of days per year a plant requires a temperature exceeding 30ºC (86ºF).
    Key
    11
    21 - 7
    38 - 14
    415 - 30
    531 - 45
    646 - 60
    761 - 90
    891 - 120
    9121 - 150
    10151 - 180
    11181 - 210
    12181 - 210
Lonicera periclymenum has 0 edible uses listed
Lonicera periclymenum has 0 medicinal uses listed

Uses

Toxic parts

Poisonous in large doses[1]. It only has a very mild action[2].

Edible uses

Notes

Children (of all ages) suck the base of the flowers to extract the nectar[3].

Unknown part

Nectar

Material uses

A climbing plant, it can be allowed to scramble on the ground where it makes a good ground cover[4]. Plants should be spaced about 1.2 metres apart each way[4].
There are no material uses listed for Lonicera periclymenum.

Medicinal uses(Warning!)

The plant has expectorant and laxative properties[5]. A syrup made from the flowers has been used in the treatment of respiratory diseases whilst a decoction of the leaves is considered beneficial in treating diseases of the liver and spleen[5]. It is used as a mouthwash for ulcers[3] and is considered to be a good ingredient in gargles[5].

The flowers are antispasmodic, astringent, diuretic, expectorant, febrifuge and sudorific[6]. The fruit is emetic and cathartic[5]. The herbage is used as a cutaneous and mucous tonic and as a vulnerary[5]. It is also diaphoretic[5]. The leaves are laxative and slightly astringent[6]. The seed is diuretic[5].

The bark is anticatarrhal, depurative, diuretic and sudorific[6].

Unknown part

Antispasmodic
Astringent
Cathartic
Depurative
Diaphoretic
Diuretic
Emetic
Expectorant
Febrifuge
Laxative
Mouthwash
Skin
Vulnerary

Ecology

Ecosystem niche/layer

Climber or Soil surface

Ecological Functions

Ground cover

Forage

Nothing listed.

Shelter

Nothing listed.

Propagation

Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a cold frame. Stored seed requires 2 months cold stratification[7] and should be sown as soon as possible in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts.

Cuttings of half-ripe wood, 7 - 10cm with or without a heel, July/August in a frame. Good percentage[8]. Cuttings of mature wood of the current season's growth, 15 - 20cm with or without a heel, November in a cold frame. Good percentage[8].

Layering in autumn[9].

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Cultivation

Succeeds in most soils from acid to base-rich[10]. Prefers its roots in the shade with its shoots climbing up into the sun[9]. Plants succeed even in quite deep shade[11]. Established plants are fairly drought tolerant[12].

Plants are hardy to about -20°c[13]. A very ornamental plant[14], there are a number of named varieties[13]. The flowers are very fragrant, especially in the evening when it attracts pollinating moths[10][15]. New leaves often start to open in January with well-grown leaves in April[10]. The leaves fall in November[10]. Twining plants, they can bind themselves so tightly round young trees that they can prevent the trunk from being able to expand[10].

A very good moth and butterfly plant[16], it is also an important food for many caterpillars including the larvae of the rare white admiral butterfly[10]. The dense growth of the plant offers good nesting possibilities for birds[10].

Crops

Problems, pests & diseases

Associations & Interactions

There are no interactions listed for Lonicera periclymenum. Do you know of an interaction that should be listed here? edit this page to add it.

Polycultures & Guilds

There are no polycultures listed which include Lonicera periclymenum.

Descendants

Cultivars

Varieties

None listed.

Subspecies

None listed.

Full Data

This table shows all the data stored for this plant.

Taxonomy
Binomial name
Lonicera periclymenum
Genus
Lonicera
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Imported References
Edible uses
[3]
Medicinal uses
[5][3][6]
Material uses & Functions
[4]
Botanic
[17][18][9]
Propagation
Cultivation
Environment
Cultivation
Uses
Edible uses
None listed.
Material uses
None listed.
Medicinal uses
None listed.
Functions & Nature
Functions
Ground cover
Provides forage for
Provides shelter for
Environment
Hardiness Zone
4
Heat Zone
?
Water
moderate
Sun
full sun
Shade
permanent shade
Soil PH
very acid, acid, neutral, alkaline, very alkaline
Soil Texture
sandy, loamy, clay
Soil Water Retention
Environmental Tolerances
  • Drought
Ecosystems
Native Climate Zones
None listed.
Adapted Climate Zones
None listed.
Native Geographical Range
None listed.
Native Environment
None listed.
Ecosystem Niche
Climber, Soil surface
Root Zone Tendancy
None listed.
Life
Deciduous or Evergreen
deciduous
Herbaceous or Woody
?
Life Cycle
?
Growth Rate
moderate
Mature Size
4.5 x meters
Fertility
self fertile
Pollinators
Bees, Lepidoptera, Self
Flower Colour
?
Flower Type
hermaphrodite

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References

  1. ? Altmann. H. Poisonous Plants and Animals. Chatto and Windus ISBN 0-7011-2526-8 (1980-00-00)
  2. ? Frohne. D. and Pf?nder. J. A Colour Atlas of Poisonous Plants. Wolfe ISBN 0723408394 (1984-00-00)
  3. ? 3.03.13.23.3 Freethy. R. From Agar to Zenery. The Crowood Press ISBN 0-946284-51-2 (1985-00-00)
  4. ? 4.04.14.2 Thomas. G. S. Plants for Ground Cover J. M. Dent & Sons ISBN 0-460-12609-1 (1990-00-00)
  5. ? 5.05.15.25.35.45.55.65.7 Grieve. A Modern Herbal. Penguin ISBN 0-14-046-440-9 (1984-00-00)
  6. ? 6.06.16.26.3 Chopra. R. N., Nayar. S. L. and Chopra. I. C. Glossary of Indian Medicinal Plants (Including the Supplement). Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, New Delhi. (1986-00-00)
  7. ? Dirr. M. A. and Heuser. M. W. The Reference Manual of Woody Plant Propagation. Athens Ga. Varsity Press ISBN 0942375009 (1987-00-00)
  8. ? 8.08.1 Sheat. W. G. Propagation of Trees, Shrubs and Conifers. MacMillan and Co (1948-00-00)
  9. ? 9.09.19.2 Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press ISBN 0-333-47494-5 (1992-00-00)
  10. ? 10.010.110.210.310.410.510.6 Beckett. G. and K. Planting Native Trees and Shrubs. Jarrold (1979-00-00)
  11. ? Grey-Wilson. C. & Matthews. V. Gardening on Walls Collins ISBN 0-00-219220-0 (1983-00-00)
  12. ? Chatto. B. The Dry Garden. Dent ISBN 0460045512 (1982-00-00)
  13. ? 13.013.1 Phillips. R. & Rix. M. Shrubs. Pan Books ISBN 0-330-30258-2 (1989-00-00)
  14. ? F. Chittendon. RHS Dictionary of Plants plus Supplement. 1956 Oxford University Press (1951-00-00)
  15. ? Genders. R. Scented Flora of the World. Robert Hale. London. ISBN 0-7090-5440-8 (1994-00-00)
  16. ? Carter D. Butterflies and Moths in Britain and Europe. Pan ISBN 0-330-26642-x (1982-00-00)
  17. ? Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named PFAFimport-11
  18. ? Clapham, Tootin and Warburg. Flora of the British Isles. Cambridge University Press (1962-00-00)

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Belongs to familyCaprifoliaceae +
Belongs to genusLonicera +
Functions asGround cover +
Has binomial nameLonicera periclymenum +
Has common nameHoneysuckle +
Has drought toleranceTolerant +
Has edible partUnknown part +
Has edible useNectar +
Has environmental toleranceDrought +
Has fertility typeSelf fertile +, Bees +, Lepidoptera + and Self +
Has flowers of typeHermaphrodite +
Has growth rateModerate +
Has hardiness zone4 +
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Has mature height4.5 +
Has medicinal partUnknown part +
Has medicinal useAntispasmodic +, Astringent +, Cathartic +, Depurative +, Diaphoretic +, Diuretic +, Emetic +, Expectorant +, Febrifuge +, Laxative +, Mouthwash +, Skin + and Vulnerary +
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Has search namelonicera periclymenum + and honeysuckle +
Has shade tolerancePermanent shade +
Has soil ph preferenceVery acid +, Acid +, Neutral +, Alkaline + and Very alkaline +
Has soil texture preferenceSandy +, Loamy + and Clay +
Has sun preferenceFull sun +
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Is deciduous or evergreenDeciduous +
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PFAF medicinal use notes migratedNo +
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