Leycesteria formosa
Himalaya Honeysuckle, Himalayan Honeysuckle
Other regional names: Pheasant Berry
- Pheasant Berry
Also known as: Hamelia connata Wall. ex DC. +9 more
- Hamelia connata Wall. ex DC.
- Leycesteria formosa var. brachysepala Airy Shaw
- Leycesteria formosa var. brachysepala AiryShaw
- Leycesteria formosa var. formosa
- Leycesteria formosa var. glandulosissima Airy Shaw
- Leycesteria formosa var. glandulosissima AiryShaw
- Leycesteria formosa var. liogyne Hand.-Mazz.
- Leycesteria formosa var. stenosepala Rehder
- Leycesteria limprichtii H.J.P.Winkl.
- Leycesteria sinensis Hemsl.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Caprifoliaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Naturally occurring in Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia, Leycesteria formosa (commonly known as Himalaya-honeysuckle or Himalayan Honeysuckle) is a shrub belonging to the Caprifoliaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Assam, China South-Central, East Himalaya, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Tibet, West Himalaya
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Azores, California, France, Great Britain, Ireland, Tasmania