Lantau Star-anise
Illicium angustisepalum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (8 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Lantau Star-anise, scientifically known as Illicium angustisepalum, is a rare medicinal shrub native to the subtropical forests of East Asia. Valued for its aromatic properties, this plant contains unique essential oils used in traditional remedies. It serves as a significant botanical resource for studying natural bioactive compounds in pharmacology.
- Family
- Schisandraceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Lantau Star-Anise
- Scientific synonyms
- Illicium Jiadifengpi F. Minwanense · Illicium Minwanense · 1 more
Names
Common Names
- Lantau Star-anise
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Illicium angustisepalumSynonyms
- Illicium jiadifengpi f. minwanense
- Illicium minwanense
- Illicium wuyishanum
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 |
Chemicals
Illicium angustisepalum has 6 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include (+)-8,11,13,15-Abietatetraene, (1R)-Minwanenone, (2S)-Hydroxy-6-deoxypseudoanisatin, 1alpha-Hydroxy-6-deoxypseudoanisatin, 3-Oxopseudoanisatin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| (+)-8,11,13,15-Abietatetraene | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (1R)-Minwanenone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| (2S)-Hydroxy-6-deoxypseudoanisatin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 1alpha-Hydroxy-6-deoxypseudoanisatin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 3-Oxopseudoanisatin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 7-O-Methylpseudomajucin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
(+)-8,11,13,15-Abietatetraene
- Journal of natural products
(1R)-Minwanenone
- Journal of natural products
(2S)-Hydroxy-6-deoxypseudoanisatin
- Journal of natural products
1alpha-Hydroxy-6-deoxypseudoanisatin
- Journal of natural products
3-Oxopseudoanisatin
- Journal of natural products
7-O-Methylpseudomajucin
- Journal of natural products
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| aerial parts | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methanol extract | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |