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Caprifoliaceae

Leycesteria formosa Wall.

  • Query IPNI
  • Common Name: Himalayan Honeysuckle
  • Family: Caprifoliaceae Juss.

  • Country of Origin: E. Asia - China to the Himalayas
  • Habitat: Scrub and shady forests, often by streams, to 3000 metres

  • Description: Vivid seagreen stems, rich claret bracts, large shining black/purple berries. Most showy in full sun. Salt tolerant. Deciduous, flowers in summer.
  • USDA Zone: 7-9
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Accession Data:

  • Accession # 198500274
  • Source: Unknown
  • Accession Date: 12-31-1985
  • Bench: 3310 - Ground Bed
  • Qty: 1 confirmed on 05-05-2008
Classification:

  • Division: Magnoliophyta
  • Class: Magnoliopsida
  • SubClass: euasterid II
  • Order: Dipsacales
  • SubOrder:
  • Family: Caprifoliaceae
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References:

Plants For A Future Website Thompson & Morgan Seed 1996 Seed Catalog

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