Illicium parvifolium - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Austrobaileyales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
parvifolium
ID:
1255686
Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr.
Source:
tro
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 19: 27 (1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001255024
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Illicium parvifolium (also called Small-leaved Anise, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub of the Illiciaceae family. It is native to China and grows in moist, shady places. It has a woody stem, with ovate leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Illicium parvifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments. It has anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and anti-bacterial properties.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Illicium parvifolium sub. oligandrum (Merr. & Chun) Q.LinIllicium parvifolium sub. parvifolium
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Illicium parvifolium has a small, white flower with a single pistil and five stamens. The seed is a small, brown, three-angled nut. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.
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Illicium parvifolium is a shrub that can be grown in warm, humid climates. Propagation is usually done through seed, which should be planted in a well-draining potting mix. The seeds should be kept moist and in a warm location until they have germinated.
Where to Find Illicium parvifolium
Illicium parvifolium is native to eastern Asia and can be found in moist forests.
Illicium parvifolium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Illicium parvifolium?
Illicium parvifolium
What is the common name of Illicium parvifolium?
Small-leaved Anise
What is the natural habitat of Illicium parvifolium?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
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
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:554531-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.