Illicium dunnianum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Austrobaileyales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dunnianum
ID:
1220517
Status:
valid
Authors:
Tutcher
Source:
tro
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 37: 62 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001219855
Common Names
- Illicium dunnianum
- Dunnianum Illicium
- Dunnianum Illicium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Illicium dunnianum (also called 'Dunnian Illicium', among many other common names) is a low-growing, evergreen shrub with small, oval-shaped leaves and yellow-green flowers. It is native to South and Southeast Asia. It grows in moist, shady habitats, typically in elevations of up to 1,500 m.
Uses & Benefits
Illicium dunnianum is used as an ornamental plant, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Illicium dunnianum has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Illicium dunnianum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are established.
Where to Find Illicium dunnianum
Illicium dunnianum is native to China.
Illicium dunnianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Illicium dunnianum?
Illicium dunnianum
What is the common name of Illicium dunnianum?
Dunnian Illicium
What is the habitat of Illicium dunnianum?
Illicium dunnianum is found in moist forests and grasslands of the Himalayas
Species in the Illicium genus
Illicium cubense, Illicium difengpi, Illicium ekmanii, Illicium griffithii, Illicium hottense, Illicium ridleyanum, Illicium stapfii, Illicium sumatranum, Illicium verum, Illicium guajaibonense, Illicium parviflorum, Illicium floridanum, Illicium ternstroemioides, Illicium majus, Illicium arborescens, Illicium dunnianum, Illicium henryi, Illicium jiadifengpi, Illicium philippinense, Illicium tashiroi, Illicium angustisepalum, Illicium burmanicum, Illicium wardii, Illicium macranthum, Illicium simonsii, Illicium tsaii, Illicium lanceolatum, Illicium modestum, Illicium brevistylum, Illicium leiophyllum, Illicium pachyphyllum, Illicium merrillianum, Illicium micranthum, Illicium petelotii, Illicium tenuifolium, Illicium parvifolium, Illicium viridiflorum, Illicium anisatum,
Species in the Schisandraceae family
Illicium cubense, Illicium difengpi, Illicium ekmanii, Illicium griffithii, Illicium hottense, Illicium ridleyanum, Illicium stapfii, Illicium sumatranum, Illicium verum, Illicium guajaibonense, Illicium parviflorum, Illicium floridanum, Illicium ternstroemioides, Illicium majus, Illicium arborescens, Illicium dunnianum, Illicium henryi, Illicium jiadifengpi, Illicium philippinense, Illicium tashiroi, Illicium angustisepalum, Illicium burmanicum, Illicium wardii, Illicium macranthum, Illicium simonsii, Illicium tsaii, Illicium lanceolatum, Illicium modestum, Illicium brevistylum, Illicium leiophyllum, Illicium pachyphyllum, Illicium merrillianum, Illicium micranthum, Illicium petelotii, Illicium tenuifolium, Illicium parvifolium, Illicium viridiflorum, Illicium anisatum, Kadsura celebica, Kadsura coccinea, Kadsura heteroclita, Kadsura induta, Kadsura angustifolia, Kadsura borneensis, Kadsura acsmithii, Kadsura scandens, Kadsura verrucosa, Kadsura oblongifolia, Kadsura japonica, Kadsura lanceolata,
References
William James Tutcher (1867-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tutcher' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:554505-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.