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Japanese Honeysuckle

Lonicera japonica

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Common names

48 names · 31 languages
EnglishYour language
  • Chinese Honeysuckle[1]
  • Gold-and-silver Honeysuckle[1]
  • golden honeysuckle vine[2][3]
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Other languages (30)
Dutch
  • Japanse kamperfoelie[2][3]
  • Kamperfoelie
French
Afrikaans
  • Japanese Kanferfoelie[3]
Arabic
  • شبر فايد[3]
  • عسلة يابانية[3]
  • ياسمين العرائلي[3]
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  • ياسمين عراقي[3]
Catalan
  • Lligabosc del Japó[3]
Chinese (Simplified)
Chinese (Traditional)
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Czech
  • zimolez japonský[3]
Danish
  • Japansk Kaprifolie[3]
Estonian
  • jaapani kuslapuu[3]
Finnish
  • japaninköynnöskuusama[3]
German
  • Japanisches Geißblatt[2][3]
Hawaiian
  • honekakala[3]
Hebrew
  • יערה יפנית[3]
Hungarian
  • Japán lonc[3]
Italian
  • Caprifoglio giapponese[2][3]
Japanese
  • スイカズラ[3]
  • 吸い葛[3]
Korean
  • 인동덩굴[3]
Norwegian
  • japankaprifol[3]
Polish
  • Wiciokrzew japoński[3]
Portuguese
  • Madressilva-dos-jardins[2][3]
Romanian
  • Caprifoi[3]
  • Mâna Maicii Domnului[3]
Russian
  • Жимолость японская[3]
Slovak
  • zemolez japonský[3]
Slovenian
  • Japonsko kosteničje[3]
Spanish
Swedish
  • slingertry[3]
Thai
  • สายน้ำผึ้ง[3]
Turkish
  • Japon Hanımeli[3]
Ukrainian
  • Жимолость японська[3]
Sources & name notes (3)

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 — Plant Toolbox common names ↗

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

Source records
  • Japanese Honeysuckle — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(5); heading: Common Name(s):; Lonicera japonica.
  • Chinese Honeysuckle — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(1); heading: Common Name(s):; Lonicera japonica.
  • Gold-and-silver Honeysuckle — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(2); heading: Common Name(s):; Lonicera japonica.
  • Hall's Honeysuckle — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(3); heading: Common Name(s):; Lonicera japonica.
  • Honeysuckle — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(4); heading: Common Name(s):; Lonicera japonica.
[2] Lonicera japonica — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

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

Source records
  • Japanese honeysuckle — results[0].names[1]; taxon id 77835; Lonicera japonica.
  • Japanse kamperfoelie — results[0].names[27]; taxon id 77835; Lonicera japonica.
  • Chèvrefeuille du Japon — results[0].names[8]; taxon id 77835; Lonicera japonica.
  • Japanisches Geißblatt — results[0].names[12]; taxon id 77835; Lonicera japonica.
  • golden honeysuckle vine — results[0].names[42]; taxon id 77835; Lonicera japonica.
  • LONJAP — results[0].names[10]; taxon id 77835; Lonicera japonica.
  • Madreselva asiática — results[0].names[6]; taxon id 77835; Lonicera japonica.
  • Clématite du Japon — results[0].names[9]; taxon id 77835; Lonicera japonica.
  • Caprifoglio giapponese — results[0].names[22]; taxon id 77835; Lonicera japonica.
  • Madressilva-dos-jardins — results[0].names[2]; taxon id 77835; Lonicera japonica.
[3] 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.
  • Japanse kamperfoelie — results[0].names[27]; taxon id 77835; Lonicera japonica.
  • Chèvrefeuille du Japon — results[0].names[8]; taxon id 77835; Lonicera japonica.
  • Japanisches Geißblatt — results[0].names[12]; taxon id 77835; Lonicera japonica.
  • golden honeysuckle vine — results[0].names[42]; taxon id 77835; Lonicera japonica.
  • LONJAP — results[0].names[10]; taxon id 77835; Lonicera japonica.
  • Madreselva asiática — results[0].names[6]; taxon id 77835; Lonicera japonica.
  • Clématite du Japon — results[0].names[9]; taxon id 77835; Lonicera japonica.
  • Caprifoglio giapponese — results[0].names[22]; 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.
  • スイカズラ — results[0].names[7]; taxon id 77835; Lonicera japonica.
  • jaapani kuslapuu — results[0].names[11]; 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Japon Hanımeli — results[0].names[43]; taxon id 77835; Lonicera japonica.
Plant references

Source-backed information

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

Botanical family
Caprifoliaceae

Genus-level classification for Lonicera; this does not confirm the complete catalogue name.

Sources [1]
Taxonomy
NC State Extension publishes a profile under Lonicera japonica.

Profile-name match; no accepted-name status is asserted.

Sources [2]
Mature height
4.88–8.99 m

NC State Extension profile. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

Sources [2]
Mature spread
0.91–1.83 m

NC State Extension profile. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

Sources [2]
Plant habit
Climbing; Creeping; Multi-stemmed; Spreading

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Growth rate
Rapid

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Foliage
Broadleaf Evergreen; Deciduous; Semi-evergreen

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
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.

Sources [2]
Moisture and drainage
Good Drainage; Occasionally Dry; Occasionally Wet

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Soil texture
Clay; Loam (Silt); Sand

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Soil pH
Acid (<6.0); Alkaline (>8.0); Neutral (6.0-8.0)

NC State Extension profile. These source categories do not certify the catalogue’s numeric pH interval.

Sources [2]
Flowering season
Autumn; Spring; Summer

NC State Extension profile. Seasons reflect the source region and do not verify the catalogue’s exact flowering months.

Sources [2]
Reported wildlife attraction
Listed as attracting: butterflies, hummingbirds, moths.

NC State Extension profile. Broad wildlife categories; this does not establish flower visits by a named bee species or quantify nectar and pollen.

Sources [2]
Native range
China to Temp. E. Asia.

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

Sources [3]
Catalogue ratings

Who this plant supports

Honey bees

Low suitability
Nectar value Low
Pollen value Unknown
Agroforestry database

Complete plant information

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Structure

Vegetation layer
Climber
Size
Small
Dimensions
5.00 m high × 5.00 m wide
Growth rate
Fast
Lifecycle
Perennial
Foliage
Deciduous

Site conditions

USDA hardiness
4-10
Moisture
Moist, Well-drained
Soil
Sandy, Loamy, Clay
pH
Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Light
Partial shade, Sun

Uses

Edible parts
Nectar, Flowers, Tea
Functions
Fragrant
Edibility
2 out of 5
Medicinal value
3 out of 5

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.

Sources and references

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

Sources checked
  1. Catalogue of Life Lonicera — 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: Botanical family
    Relevant sections
    • Botanical family: NameUsage.tsv line 1535601; ID 5GFJ; rank genus; status accepted

    Source checked on .

    Source data licence: CC BY 4.0.

  2. NC State Extension Lonicera japonica — Plant Toolbox

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

    Supports: TaxonomyMature heightMature spreadPlant habitGrowth rateFoliageLightMoisture and drainageSoil textureSoil pHFlowering seasonReported wildlife attraction
    Relevant sections
    • Taxonomy: Main botanical heading (h1)
    • Mature height: Dimensions / Height
    • Mature spread: Dimensions / Width
    • Plant habit: Habit/Form
    • 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 .

  3. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Lonicera japonica — 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 48163; wcvp_distribution.csv native locality lines 760515, 760516, 760517, 760518, 760519, 760520, 760523

    Source checked on .

    Source data licence: CC BY 3.0.