Lonicera nigra
Lonicera nigra, commonly known as black honeysuckle, is a deciduous shrub native to North America. Renowned for its dark, fragrant berries and tubular flowers, this plant holds historical significance in traditional medicine. It is often studied for its antioxidant properties and potential applications in supporting overall holistic wellness.
- Scientific name: Lonicera nigra
- Family: Caprifoliaceae
- Native range: Europe
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Under the subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified in the order Dipsacales and the family Caprifoliaceae. Finally, it is categorized under the genus Lonicera.
| 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, Lonicera nigra, is known by various common names depending on the region and language. In Simplified Chinese, it is referred to as 黑果忍冬 (zh-hans), as used in mainland China (zh-cn) and Singapore (zh-sg). In Traditional Chinese, the name is written as 黑果忍冬 (zh-hant), which is also the standard designation used in Hong Kong (zh-hk).| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh-hans | 黑果忍冬 | Wikidata |
| zh-hant | 黑果忍冬 | Wikidata |
| zh-hk | 黑果忍冬 | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 黑果忍冬 | Wikidata |
| zh-sg | 黑果忍冬 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 黑果忍冬 | Wikidata |
| pl | wiciokrzew czarny | Wikidata |
| hsb | Čorny kozylist | Wikidata |
| zh | 黑果忍冬 | Wikidata |
| fr | Chèvrefeuille noir | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant, known as Lonicera nigra, exhibits a specific geographical distribution across several regions in Middle Europe. It can be found growing naturally within the borders of Austria. Additionally, the species is present throughout the territories of Czechia and Slovakia. Its range extends further into Germany, where it inhabits various local ecosystems. Finally, the plant is also documented as occurring within Hungary and Poland.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Austria | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Czechia-Slovakia | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Germany | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Hungary | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Poland | WCVP |
| Middle Europe | Switzerland | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | France | WCVP |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania | WCVP |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, commonly known as black honeysuckle, utilizes its distinct botanical structures for various ecological roles. The flowers are typically tubular and fragrant, often appearing in clusters to attract pollinators like bees and hummingbirds. Following the blooming period, the plant produces small, fleshy fruits that transition from green to a dark, purplish-black color when ripe, serving as a vital food source for local wildlife.- Total parts
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| fruits | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flowers | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Lonicera nigra has 5 reported activities identified across 6 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant, Hepatoprotective, Hypoglycemic, Hypolipidemic, Vasoprotective.
- Total activities
- 5
- Scientific sources
- 6
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hepatoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypoglycemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Hypolipidemic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Vasoprotective | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |