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Henry's honeysuckle

Lonicera henryi

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Common names

19 names · 13 languages
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Other languages (12)
Dutch
  • Groenblijvende kamperfoelie
  • Wijnstokkamperfoelie[2][4]
French
  • Chèvrefeuille de l'Himalaya[2][4]
Chinese (Simplified)
  • 淡红忍冬[4]
Chinese (Traditional)
  • 阿里山忍冬[4]
Czech
  • zimolez Henryův[4]
Danish
  • Henrys gedeblad[4]
German
  • Henry-Geißblatt[2][4]
  • Henry-Heckenkirsche[3]
  • Immergrünes Geißblatt[2][4]
Japanese
  • アリサンニンドウ[4]
  • ホソバスイカズラ[4]
Polish
  • wiciokrzew Henry'ego[4]
Russian
  • Жимолость заострённая[4]
Slovak
  • zemolez končistý[4]
Swedish
Sources & name notes (4)

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

Catalogue language labels are reviewed separately from botanical source records.

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

[1] Lonicera acuminata — Plant Toolbox common names ↗

NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox; English common names in a United States horticultural reference.

Source records
  • Henry's Honeysuckle — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(2); heading: Common Name(s):; Lonicera acuminata.
  • Fragrant Grove Honeysuckle — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(1); heading: Common Name(s):; Lonicera acuminata.
  • Vine Honeysuckle — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(3); heading: Common Name(s):; Lonicera acuminata.
[2] Lonicera acuminata — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy. This is a common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • Henry's honeysuckle — results[0].names[2]; taxon id 603382; Lonicera acuminata.
  • Henry-Geißblatt — results[0].names[5]; taxon id 603382; Lonicera acuminata.
  • Immergrünes Geißblatt — results[0].names[13]; taxon id 603382; Lonicera acuminata.
  • Fragrant Grove Honeysuckle — results[0].names[11]; taxon id 603382; Lonicera acuminata.
  • Vine Honeysuckle — results[0].names[12]; taxon id 603382; Lonicera acuminata.
  • Chèvrefeuille de l'Himalaya — results[0].names[16]; taxon id 603382; Lonicera acuminata.
  • Wijnstokkamperfoelie — results[0].names[14]; taxon id 603382; Lonicera acuminata.
[3] Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20 — Lonicera acuminata ↗

Common names from World Plants, version 26.05, reproduced in Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20. License: CC BY.

Source records
  • Henry's Honeysuckle (EN) — VernacularName.tsv, line 152357; taxon 3VZ35.
  • Henry-Heckenkirsche (DE) — VernacularName.tsv, line 152358; taxon 3VZ35.
[4] Lonicera acuminata — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

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

Source records
  • Henry's honeysuckle — results[25].names[2]; taxon id 603382; Lonicera acuminata.
  • Henry-Geißblatt — results[25].names[5]; taxon id 603382; Lonicera acuminata.
  • Immergrünes Geißblatt — results[25].names[13]; taxon id 603382; Lonicera acuminata.
  • Fragrant Grove Honeysuckle — results[25].names[11]; taxon id 603382; Lonicera acuminata.
  • Vine Honeysuckle — results[25].names[12]; taxon id 603382; Lonicera acuminata.
  • Chèvrefeuille de l'Himalaya — results[25].names[16]; taxon id 603382; Lonicera acuminata.
  • Wijnstokkamperfoelie — results[25].names[14]; taxon id 603382; Lonicera acuminata.
  • 阿里山忍冬 — results[25].names[1]; taxon id 603382; Lonicera acuminata.
  • Henrys gedeblad — results[25].names[3]; taxon id 603382; Lonicera acuminata.
  • zimolez Henryův — results[25].names[4]; taxon id 603382; Lonicera acuminata.
  • アリサンニンドウ — results[25].names[6]; taxon id 603382; Lonicera acuminata.
  • ホソバスイカズラ — results[25].names[7]; taxon id 603382; Lonicera acuminata.
  • vintertry — results[25].names[8]; taxon id 603382; Lonicera acuminata.
  • 淡红忍冬 — results[25].names[9]; taxon id 603382; Lonicera acuminata.
  • Жимолость заострённая — results[25].names[10]; taxon id 603382; Lonicera acuminata.
  • wiciokrzew Henry'ego — results[25].names[15]; taxon id 603382; Lonicera acuminata.
  • zemolez končistý — results[25].names[17]; taxon id 603382; Lonicera acuminata.
Plant references

Source-backed information

Published observations for this plant. Each reference supports the information beside it.

Taxonomy
Catalogue of Life treats Lonicera henryi as a synonym of Lonicera acuminata.

Taxonomic treatment in the August 2026 release; the catalogue record name is preserved.

Sources [1] [2]
Botanical family
Caprifoliaceae

Family in the cited taxonomic treatment.

Sources [2]
Mature height
1.83–3.66 m

NC State Extension profile, published as Lonicera acuminata; accepted-name linkage follows Catalogue of Life. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

Sources [3]
Mature spread
1.22–2.44 m

NC State Extension profile, published as Lonicera acuminata; accepted-name linkage follows Catalogue of Life. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

Sources [3]
Plant habit
Climbing

NC State Extension profile, published as Lonicera acuminata; accepted-name linkage follows Catalogue of Life.

Sources [3]
Life cycle
Perennial

NC State Extension profile, published as Lonicera acuminata; accepted-name linkage follows Catalogue of Life.

Sources [3]
Growth rate
Rapid

NC State Extension profile, published as Lonicera acuminata; accepted-name linkage follows Catalogue of Life.

Sources [3]
Foliage
Deciduous; Semi-evergreen

NC State Extension profile, published as Lonicera acuminata; accepted-name linkage follows Catalogue of Life.

Sources [3]
Light
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day); Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)

NC State Extension profile, published as Lonicera acuminata; accepted-name linkage follows Catalogue of Life.

Sources [3]
Moisture and drainage
Good Drainage; Moist

NC State Extension profile, published as Lonicera acuminata; accepted-name linkage follows Catalogue of Life.

Sources [3]
Soil texture
Clay; High Organic Matter; Loam (Silt); Sand

NC State Extension profile, published as Lonicera acuminata; accepted-name linkage follows Catalogue of Life.

Sources [3]
Soil pH
Alkaline (>8.0); Neutral (6.0-8.0)

NC State Extension profile, published as Lonicera acuminata; accepted-name linkage follows Catalogue of Life. These source categories do not certify the catalogue’s numeric pH interval.

Sources [3]
Flowering season
Spring; Summer

NC State Extension profile, published as Lonicera acuminata; accepted-name linkage follows Catalogue of Life. Seasons reflect the source region and do not verify the catalogue’s exact flowering months.

Sources [3]
Reported wildlife attraction
Listed as attracting: butterflies, hummingbirds.

NC State Extension profile, published as Lonicera acuminata; accepted-name linkage follows Catalogue of Life. Broad wildlife categories; this does not establish flower visits by a named bee species or quantify nectar and pollen.

Sources [3]
Native range
Himalaya to C. & S. China and W. & C. Malesia.

Explicit native locality records in Kew WCVP v16; introduced and doubtful distributions excluded. Continent conversion follows the documented geographic mapping.

Sources [4]
Catalogue ratings

Who this plant supports

Honey bees

Medium suitability
Nectar value Medium
Pollen value Unknown
Plant profile

About this plant

Henry's honeysuckle (Lonicera henryi) is a climbing plant. It flowers from June to July.

Sources and references

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

Sources checked
  1. Catalogue of Life Lonicera henryi — Catalogue of Life COL26.8

    COL26.8 (2026-08-20). Contributing checklist: Synonymic Checklists of the Vascular Plants of the World. This is taxonomic evidence, not an independent ecological study.

    Supports: Taxonomy
    Relevant sections
    • Taxonomy: NameUsage.tsv line 554042; ID 3VZ97; rank species; status synonym

    Source checked on .

    Source data licence: CC BY 4.0.

  2. Catalogue of Life Lonicera acuminata — Catalogue of Life COL26.8

    COL26.8 (2026-08-20). Contributing checklist: Synonymic Checklists of the Vascular Plants of the World. This is taxonomic evidence, not an independent ecological study.

    Supports: TaxonomyBotanical family
    Relevant sections
    • Taxonomy: NameUsage.tsv line 553877; ID 3VZ35; rank species; status accepted
    • Botanical family: NameUsage.tsv line 553877; ID 3VZ35; rank species; status accepted

    Source checked on .

    Source data licence: CC BY 4.0.

  3. NC State Extension Lonicera acuminata — Plant Toolbox

    NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Growing conditions and seasons reflect its United States horticultural context.

    Supports: Mature heightMature spreadPlant habitLife cycleGrowth rateFoliageLightMoisture and drainageSoil textureSoil pHFlowering seasonReported wildlife attraction
    Relevant sections
    • Mature height: Dimensions / Height
    • Mature spread: Dimensions / Width
    • Plant habit: Habit/Form
    • Life cycle: Life Cycle
    • Growth rate: Growth Rate
    • Foliage: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
    • Light: Light
    • Moisture and drainage: Soil Drainage
    • Soil texture: Soil Texture
    • Soil pH: Soil pH
    • Flowering season: Flower Bloom Time
    • Reported wildlife attraction: Attracts

    Source checked on .

  4. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Lonicera acuminata — Kew WCVP native distribution

    Native distribution and taxonomic treatment from the official WCVP v16 export (4 June 2026). The link opens the corresponding POWO taxon. Source rows are retained in the native-range audit archive.

    Supports: Native range
    Relevant sections
    • Native range: WCVP v16; wcvp_names.csv lines 44685, 44690; wcvp_distribution.csv native locality lines 759384, 759385, 759386, 759387, 759388, 759389, 759390, 759391, 759392, 759393, 759394, 759395, 759396

    Source checked on .

    Source data licence: CC BY 3.0.