Illicium angustisepalum
Illicium angustisepalum, commonly known as the narrow-sepaled star anise, is a remarkable medicinal shrub native to tropical regions. Belonging to the Illiciaceae family, this aromatic plant is prized for its essential oils. It holds significant ethnobotanical value, offering diverse therapeutic properties used in traditional healing and pharmacological studies.
- Scientific name: Illicium angustisepalum
- Family: Schisandraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Illicium angustisepalum, belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. It is classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae within the order Austrobaileyales. Furthermore, it is a member of the family Schisandraceae and falls under the genus Illicium.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Austrobaileyales | WCVP |
| Family | Schisandraceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Illicium | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found in a very specific geographic region. Its natural habitat is restricted to the southeastern parts of China. Within this territory, it thrives in the unique environmental conditions of the Southeast. Because of this limited range, the species is considered to have a localized distribution. Consequently, its presence is a defining characteristic of the southeastern Chinese landscape.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |