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Lonicera japonica

Japanese Honeysuckle

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Common names

43 names · 31 languages
EnglishYour language
  • golden honeysuckle vine[1]
  • Japanese Honeysuckle[1]
  • LONJAP[1]
Other languages (30)
Dutch
  • Japanse kamperfoelie[1]
French
  • Chèvrefeuille du Japon[1]
  • Clématite du Japon[1]
Afrikaans
  • Japanese Kanferfoelie[1]
Arabic
  • شبر فايد[1]
  • عسلة يابانية[1]
  • ياسمين العرائلي[1]
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  • ياسمين عراقي[1]
Catalan
  • Lligabosc del Japó[1]
Chinese (Simplified)
Chinese (Traditional)
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Czech
  • zimolez japonský[1]
Danish
  • Japansk Kaprifolie[1]
Estonian
  • jaapani kuslapuu[1]
Finnish
  • japaninköynnöskuusama[1]
German
  • Japanisches Geißblatt[1]
Hawaiian
  • honekakala[1]
Hebrew
  • יערה יפנית[1]
Hungarian
  • Japán lonc[1]
Italian
  • Caprifoglio giapponese[1]
Japanese
  • スイカズラ[1]
  • 吸い葛[1]
Korean
  • 인동덩굴[1]
Norwegian
  • japankaprifol[1]
Polish
  • Wiciokrzew japoński[1]
Portuguese
  • Madressilva-dos-jardins[1]
Romanian
  • Caprifoi[1]
  • Mâna Maicii Domnului[1]
Russian
  • Жимолость японская[1]
Slovak
  • zemolez japonský[1]
Slovenian
  • Japonsko kosteničje[1]
Spanish
  • Madreselva asiática[1]
Swedish
  • slingertry[1]
Thai
  • สายน้ำผึ้ง[1]
Turkish
  • Japon Hanımeli[1]
Ukrainian
  • Жимолость японська[1]
Sources & name notes (1)

Names recorded in our plant catalogue and botanical sources, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.

Numbered references identify names recorded by an external source. Other names are from our plant catalogue.

[1] Lonicera japonica — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy; common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • Japanese honeysuckle — results[0].names[1]; taxon id 77835; Lonicera japonica.
  • Madressilva-dos-jardins — results[0].names[2]; taxon id 77835; Lonicera japonica.
  • 金銀花 — results[0].names[3]; taxon id 77835; Lonicera japonica.
  • honekakala — results[0].names[4]; taxon id 77835; Lonicera japonica.
  • 忍冬 — results[0].names[5]; taxon id 77835; Lonicera japonica.
  • Madreselva asiática — results[0].names[6]; taxon id 77835; Lonicera japonica.
  • スイカズラ — results[0].names[7]; taxon id 77835; Lonicera japonica.
  • Chèvrefeuille du Japon — results[0].names[8]; taxon id 77835; Lonicera japonica.
  • Clématite du Japon — results[0].names[9]; taxon id 77835; Lonicera japonica.
  • LONJAP — results[0].names[10]; taxon id 77835; Lonicera japonica.
  • jaapani kuslapuu — results[0].names[11]; taxon id 77835; Lonicera japonica.
  • Japanisches Geißblatt — results[0].names[12]; taxon id 77835; Lonicera japonica.
  • japankaprifol — results[0].names[13]; taxon id 77835; Lonicera japonica.
  • Жимолость японская — results[0].names[14]; taxon id 77835; Lonicera japonica.
  • 左纏藤 — results[0].names[15]; taxon id 77835; Lonicera japonica.
  • 鴛鴦藤 — results[0].names[16]; taxon id 77835; Lonicera japonica.
  • zimolez japonský — results[0].names[17]; taxon id 77835; Lonicera japonica.
  • 忍冬 — results[0].names[18]; taxon id 77835; Lonicera japonica.
  • 金银花 — results[0].names[19]; taxon id 77835; Lonicera japonica.
  • Lligabosc del Japó — results[0].names[20]; taxon id 77835; Lonicera japonica.
  • slingertry — results[0].names[21]; taxon id 77835; Lonicera japonica.
  • Caprifoglio giapponese — results[0].names[22]; taxon id 77835; Lonicera japonica.
  • Mâna Maicii Domnului — results[0].names[23]; taxon id 77835; Lonicera japonica.
  • Caprifoi — results[0].names[24]; taxon id 77835; Lonicera japonica.
  • Japansk Kaprifolie — results[0].names[25]; taxon id 77835; Lonicera japonica.
  • Japanese Kanferfoelie — results[0].names[26]; taxon id 77835; Lonicera japonica.
  • Japanse kamperfoelie — results[0].names[27]; taxon id 77835; Lonicera japonica.
  • عسلة يابانية — results[0].names[28]; taxon id 77835; Lonicera japonica.
  • ياسمين العرائلي — results[0].names[29]; taxon id 77835; Lonicera japonica.
  • ياسمين عراقي — results[0].names[30]; taxon id 77835; Lonicera japonica.
  • شبر فايد — results[0].names[31]; taxon id 77835; Lonicera japonica.
  • יערה יפנית — results[0].names[32]; taxon id 77835; Lonicera japonica.
  • Japán lonc — results[0].names[33]; taxon id 77835; Lonicera japonica.
  • Wiciokrzew japoński — results[0].names[34]; taxon id 77835; Lonicera japonica.
  • 인동덩굴 — results[0].names[35]; taxon id 77835; Lonicera japonica.
  • Жимолость японська — results[0].names[36]; taxon id 77835; Lonicera japonica.
  • 吸い葛 — results[0].names[37]; taxon id 77835; Lonicera japonica.
  • สายน้ำผึ้ง — results[0].names[38]; taxon id 77835; Lonicera japonica.
  • japaninköynnöskuusama — results[0].names[39]; taxon id 77835; Lonicera japonica.
  • Japonsko kosteničje — results[0].names[40]; taxon id 77835; Lonicera japonica.
  • zemolez japonský — results[0].names[41]; taxon id 77835; Lonicera japonica.
  • golden honeysuckle vine — results[0].names[42]; taxon id 77835; Lonicera japonica.
  • Japon Hanımeli — results[0].names[43]; taxon id 77835; Lonicera japonica.

General information

Scientific name: Lonicera japonica
Accepted name (Kew): Lonicera japonica Thunb. View name reference ↗

Accepted in the cited Kew taxonomic treatment.

Sources [1]
Botanical family: Caprifoliaceae

Kew's family placement for the genus Lonicera (WCVP v16).

Sources [1]
Also known as: Japanese Honeysuckle
Images: Google Images

Plant characteristics

Layer: Climber
Catalogue size class: Small
Height: 4.88–8.99 m

NC State landscape size range; converted from feet and inches. Size varies with site, age and management.

Sources [2]
Spread: 0.91–1.83 m

NC State landscape size range; converted from feet and inches. Size varies with site, age and management.

Sources [2]
Growth rate: Fast
Sources [2]
Foliage: Evergreen, Deciduous, Semi-evergreen
Sources [2]
Growth habit: Climbing, Creeping, Multi-stemmed, Spreading

Whole-plant habit and form as described by NC State.

Sources [2]

Growing conditions

USDA hardiness: 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b

USDA zones listed by NC State; winter survival does not establish reliable cropping.

Sources [2]
Soil moisture:
Well-drained, Occasionally Dry, Occasionally Wet

Moisture and drainage conditions listed by NC State.

Sources [2]
Soil:
Clay, Loam (Silt), Sand
Sources [2]
pH:
Acid (<6.0), Alkaline (>8.0), Neutral (6.0-8.0)
Sources [2]
Light:
Full sun, Partial Shade
Sources [2]

Uses

Edible parts:
Nectar, Flowers, Tea
Edibility rating:
(2)
Medicinal rating:
(3)
Functions:
Fragrant

Description

Flowers are attracted by their sweet nectar and can be used as vegetables, syrup, or pudding. Additionally, tea can be made from the leaves, buds, and flowers.

Harvest

Harvest starts: 01/06
Harvest ends: 30/09

Sources and references

References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.

Sources checked
  1. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew World Checklist of Vascular Plants, version 16, extracted 4 June 2026
    Supports: Botanical familyTaxonomy
    Relevant sections
    • Botanical family: WCVP v16, wcvp_names.csv row 489977; name ID 2337397; Lonicera L.. Family column.
    • Taxonomy: WCVP v16, wcvp_names.csv row 48163; name ID 2339716; Lonicera japonica Thunb..

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    Source data licence: CC BY 3.0.

  2. NC State Extension, North Carolina State University Lonicera japonica — Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox
    Supports: HeightSpreadGrowth rateFoliageGrowth habitLightSoil moistureSoil textureSoil pHUSDA hardiness
    Relevant sections
    • Height: Dimensions > Height; Height: 16 ft. 0 in. - 29 ft. 6 in.
    • Spread: Dimensions > Width; Width: 3 ft. 0 in. - 6 ft. 0 in.
    • Growth rate: Growth Rate
    • Foliage: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
    • Growth habit: Habit/Form
    • Light: Light
    • Soil moisture: Soil Drainage
    • Soil texture: Soil Texture
    • Soil pH: Soil pH
    • USDA hardiness: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone

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