Illigera megaptera - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
megaptera
ID:
730787
Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 9: 290 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000730120
Common Names
- Illigera megaptera
- Large-winged Illigera
- Large-winged Anise
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Illigera megaptera (also called long-winged illigera, among many other common names) is a large, tropical tree with long, leathery leaves and fragrant flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in coastal areas and near rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Illigera megaptera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Illigera megaptera is white and yellow in color, with a long stem and a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is a small, oval-shaped capsule with a single seed inside. The seedling is a small, white-green plant with a single stem and two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Illigera megaptera is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2m tall. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or semi-hardwood cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Illigera megaptera
Illigera megaptera is native to China.
Illigera megaptera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Illigera megaptera?
Illigera megaptera
What is the common name of Illigera megaptera?
Large-winged Star Anise
Where is Illigera megaptera native to?
Southern China
Species in the Illigera genus
Illigera cava, Illigera appendiculata, Illigera elegans, Illigera gammiei, Illigera megaptera, Illigera pentaphylla, Illigera pierrei, Illigera pulchra, Illigera thorelii, Illigera vespertilio, Illigera villosa, Illigera madagascariensis, Illigera orbiculata, Illigera cordata, Illigera nervosa, Illigera grandiflora, Illigera rhodantha, Illigera glabra, Illigera pseudoparviflora, Illigera brevistaminata, Illigera henryi, Illigera parviflora, Illigera celebica, Illigera luzonensis, Illigera trifoliata, Illigera khasiana, Illigera aromatica, Illigera novoguieensis,
Species in the Hernandiaceae family
Gyrocarpus americanus, Gyrocarpus angustifolius, Gyrocarpus hababensis, Gyrocarpus jatrophifolius, Gyrocarpus mocinoi, Hernandia beninensis, Hernandia bivalvis, Hernandia catalpifolia, Hernandia cordigera, Hernandia cubensis, Hernandia didymantha, Hernandia drakeana, Hernandia guianensis, Hernandia jamaicensis, Hernandia moerenhoutiana, Hernandia nukuhivensis, Hernandia nymphaeifolia, Hernandia obovata, Hernandia olivacea, Hernandia papuana, Hernandia rostrata, Hernandia sonora, Hernandia stenura, Hernandia temarii, Hernandia hammelii, Hernandia voyroni, Hernandia mascarenensis, Hernandia lychnifera, Hernandia wendtii, Hernandia albiflora, Hernandia stokesii, Illigera cava, Illigera appendiculata, Illigera elegans, Illigera gammiei, Illigera megaptera, Illigera pentaphylla, Illigera pierrei, Illigera pulchra, Illigera thorelii, Illigera vespertilio, Illigera villosa, Illigera madagascariensis, Illigera orbiculata, Illigera cordata, Illigera nervosa, Illigera grandiflora, Illigera rhodantha, Illigera glabra, Illigera pseudoparviflora,
References
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:430838-1: Based on the initial data import