Lonicera hispidula var. hispidula
Lonicera hispidula var. hispidula, commonly known as the Hairy Honeysuckle, is a deciduous shrub native to North America. Renowned for its fragrant, tubular flowers, this plant holds significant ethnobotanical value. Traditionally, various parts have been utilized in folk medicine for their purported antimicrobial and soothing properties in herbal remedies.
- Scientific name: Lonicera hispidula var. hispidula
- Family: Caprifoliaceae
- Native range: Northern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Dipsacales and the family Caprifoliaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Lonicera as the variety hispidula.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Dipsacales | WCVP |
| Family | Caprifoliaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Lonicera | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Lonicera hispidula var. hispidula, is recognized by several different common names depending on the region and language. In English, it is most frequently referred to as the brittle honeysuckle. In French, it is known as chèvrefeuille cassant, and in Spanish, it is called madreselva quebradiza.| Language | Common Name | Source |
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Distribution
This plant exhibits a wide geographical range stretching from the northern reaches of North America down to Mexico. In Western Canada, its distribution is primarily found within the province of British Columbia. Moving south into the Northwestern United States, it inhabits the regions of Oregon and Washington. The species also extends into the Southwestern United States, specifically throughout California. Finally, its range reaches the Mexican Pacific Islands, completing its diverse coastal and continental distribution.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Western Canada | British Columbia | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Oregon | WCVP |
| Northwestern U.S.A. | Washington | WCVP |
| Southwestern U.S.A. | California | WCVP |
| Mexico | Mexican Pacific Is. | WCVP |