Illicium anisatum
Illicium anisatum, commonly known as Japanese star anise, is a distinctive evergreen shrub native to East Asia. While visually similar to the edible Chinese star anise, it is highly toxic if ingested. This potent medicinal plant is primarily studied for its unique bioactive compounds and significant pharmacological potential in traditional medicine.
- Scientific name: Illicium anisatum
- Family: Schisandraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Austrobaileyales, falling into the family Schisandraceae. Finally, it is categorized 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 native to several regions across Eastern Asia. Its geographical range includes the islands of Japan and the Nansei-shotto archipelago. It is also commonly found growing throughout the Korean Peninsula. Additionally, the species is distributed across the island of Taiwan. These specific locations define the primary natural habitat for this medicinal species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Asia | Japan | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Korea | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Nansei-shoto | WCVP |
| Eastern Asia | Taiwan | WCVP |
Chemicals
Illicium anisatum has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Shikimic acid, anisatin.
- Total chemicals
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Shikimic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anisatin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Illicium anisatum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Toxic.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Toxic | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |