Lonicera japonica
Lonicera japonica
Lonicera japonica (pronunciation: loh-NIS-er-uh juh-PON-ih-kuh), commonly known as Japanese Honeysuckle, is a species of flowering plant in the family Caprifoliaceae. It is native to eastern Asia, including China, Japan, and Korea.
Etymology
The genus name, Lonicera, is in honor of Adam Lonicer, a German botanist and physician. The species name, japonica, refers to its native region, Japan.
Description
Lonicera japonica is a twining vine, able to climb up to 10m high or more in trees, with opposite, simple oval leaves 3–8 cm long and 2–3 cm broad. The flowers are double-tongued, opening white and fading to yellow, and sweetly vanilla scented. The fruit is a black spherical berry 3–4 mm diameter containing a few seeds.
Medicinal Uses
In traditional Chinese medicine, Lonicera japonica is commonly used as an anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and antibacterial agent. The plant's flowers and leaves are harvested and dried, then used to treat various health conditions such as skin infections, ulcers, fevers and inflammatory conditions.
Related Terms
- Caprifoliaceae: The honeysuckle family, a family of flowering plants consisting of about 860 species in 42 genera.
- Adam Lonicer: A German botanist, noted for his 1557 revised version of Eucharius Rösslin’s herbal.
- Traditional Chinese Medicine: A branch of medicine that has been practiced in China for over 2,000 years, which includes various forms of herbal medicine, acupuncture, massage, exercise, and dietary therapy.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Lonicera japonica
- Wikipedia's article - Lonicera japonica
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