Abstract:

This paper, which consists of a part of pertinent data obtained through a cri-

tical revision of the genus Lonicera of China. discusses 28 noteworthy species and infra-

specific taxa. Among them, 3 subspecies and 1 variety are new grades and combinations. Be-

sides, 31 species, 11 varieties and 6 forms have been reduced to synonyms.

Key words: Lonicera, Subgen.Lonicera, Subgen.Caprifolium