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Lonicera affinis - Hook.&Arn.

Common Name

Family

Caprifoliaceae

USDA hardiness

5-9

Known Hazards

None known

Habitats

In thickets or edges of forests, mainly in warm coastal areas at elevations of 10 - 800 metres[275].

Range

E. Asia - China, C. and S. Japan.

Edibility Rating

(1 of 5)

Other Uses

(0 of 5)

Weed Potential

No

Medicinal Rating

(1 of 5)

Care (info)

Fully Hardy

Moist Soil

Semi-shade

Full sun

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Summary

Physical Characteristics

Lonicera affinis is an evergreen Climber growing to 7 m (23ft).
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower from May to July. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects.
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

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Synonyms

L. buergeriana.

Plant Habitats

Woodland Garden Dappled Shade; Shady Edge;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Flowers Fruit
Edible Uses:

Fruit[177]. No more details are given. The fruit is about 7mm in diameter[200]. Flowers. Used as a flavouring in drinks[177].

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Medicinal Uses

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Skin

A tea made from the flowers and leaves is used to treat rashes and boils[218].

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Other Uses

None known

Special Uses

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Cultivation details

Prefers a good moist soil with its roots in the shade and its top growing into the light[200]. A climbing plant, supporting itself by twining around other plants[219].

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Plant Propagation

Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a cold frame. Stored seed requires 2 months cold stratification[113] 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 at least 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[78]. Cuttings of mature wood of the current season's growth, 15 - 20cm with or without a heel, November in a cold frame. Good percentage[78]. Layering in autumn[200].

Other Names

If available other names are mentioned here

Native Range

TEMPERATE ASIA: Japan (Honshu (southwest), Kyushu, Ryukyu Islands, Shikoku)

Weed Potential

Right plant wrong place. We are currently updating this section. Please note that a plant may be invasive in one area but may not in your area so it's worth checking.

Conservation Status

IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status :

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Diervilla lonicera	Bush Honeysuckle, Northern bush honeysuckle	Shrub	1.0	3-8	M	LMH	SN	M	0	2	2
Lonicera angustifolia	Narrow-leafed honeysuckle	Shrub	2.7	4-8	M	LMH	N	M	4	0	2
Lonicera caerulea	Sweetberry honeysuckle, Bluefly honeysuckle, Haskap berry	Shrub	2.0	3-9	F	LMH	N	M	4	0	0
Lonicera canadensis	Fly Honeysuckle, American fly honeysuckle	Shrub	1.5	3-7		LMH	N	M	1	1
Lonicera caprifolium	Italian Honeysuckle, Italian woodbine	Climber	6.0	4-8	M	LMH	FSN	M	1	2	2
Lonicera chrysantha	Honeysuckle	Shrub	4.0	3-7		LMH	N	M	1	0
Lonicera ciliosa	Orange Honeysuckle	Climber	10.0	4-8	M	LMH	SN	M	2	2	2
Lonicera gracilipes		Shrub	1.8	5-9		LMH	N	M	1	1
Lonicera gracilipes glabra		Shrub	1.8	5-9		LMH	N	M	1	1
Lonicera henryi		Climber	6.0	4-8		LMH	SN	M	1	1	3
Lonicera involucrata	Black Twinberry	Shrub	1.2	4-8	M	LMH	SN	M	2	2	3
Lonicera japonica	Japanese Honeysuckle	Climber	5.0	4-10	F	LMH	SN	DM	2	3	3
Lonicera morrowii	Morrow's honeysuckle	Shrub	2.0	3-7		LMH	N	M	1	1	0
Lonicera nitida	Boxleaf Honeysuckle	Shrub	3.0	6-9	F	LMH	FSN	M	0	0	3
Lonicera periclymenum	Honeysuckle, European honeysuckle	Climber	4.5	4-8	M	LMH	FSN	M	1	2	3
Lonicera pileata	Privet honeysuckle	Shrub	0.2	4-8		LMH	FSN	DM	0	0	3
Lonicera quinquelocularis		Shrub	5.0	4-8		LMH	N	DM	0	0	2
Lonicera sempervirens	Trumpet Honeysuckle, Coral Honeysuckle	Shrub	5.0	4-9	F	LMH	N	DM	0	1
Lonicera utahensis	Utah Honeysuckle	Shrub	1.5	4-8		LMH	N	M	1	1
Lonicera venulosa		Shrub	1.5	5-9		LMH	N	M	2	0
Lonicera villosa	Mountain fly honeysuckle, Fuller's honeysuckle	Shrub	1.5	3-9	S	LMH	N	M	3	0	0
Lonicera villosa solonis		Shrub	0.8	-		LMH	N	M	3	0

Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.

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