Illicium verum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Austrobaileyales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
verum
ID:
730774
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1888
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 114: t. 7005 (1888)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000730107
Common Names
- Illicium verum
- Chinese Star Anise
- True Star Anise
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Illicium verum (also called Star Anise, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with large, glossy leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to China and is typically found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Illicium verum 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
Illicium verum has star-shaped flowers with six petals. The seeds are small, ovoid, and brown. The seedlings have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Illicium verum is a tropical plant native to the Caribbean and Central America. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of temperatures and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and placed in a warm, moist environment until they root.
Where to Find Illicium verum
Illicium verum is native to China.
Illicium verum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Illicium verum?
Illicium verum
What is the common name of Illicium verum?
Star Anise
Where is Illicium verum native to?
Southern China
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
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:554553-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.