Illicium difengpi
Illicium difengpi, commonly known as the dried fruit of the star anise shrub, is a vital component in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Renowned for its warming properties, it is primarily used to treat abdominal pain, vomiting, and digestive stagnation. This potent botanical serves as a key remedy for invigorating circulation.
- Scientific name: Illicium difengpi
- Family: Schisandraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta. Within the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae, it is classified under the order Austrobaileyales. It is further categorized into the family Schisandraceae and 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 |
Common Names
This plant, known by several different names across various languages and regions, is scientifically identified as Illicium difengpi. In Chinese, it is referred to as 地枫皮, with the simplified form 地枫皮 used in mainland China (zh-cn) and the traditional form 地楓皮 used in Taiwan (zh-tw). In Vietnamese, it is known as Hồi đá vôi, and in Arabic, its name is ليسوم قشري.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| zh | 地枫皮 | Wikidata |
| vi | Hồi đá vôi | Wikidata |
| ar | ليسوم قشري | Wikidata |
| zh-cn | 地枫皮 | Wikidata |
| zh-tw | 地楓皮 | Wikidata |
| zh | 追地枫 | Wikidata |
| zh | 勒鱼 | Wikidata |
| zh | 地枫皮（地枫） | Wikidata |
| zh | 野八角 | Wikidata |
| zh | 矮顶香 | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is characterized by a specific and limited range of occurrence. Its natural habitat is primarily concentrated within the southeastern regions of China. Within this geographical area, it thrives in the unique environmental conditions found in these provinces. Because its distribution is so localized, it is considered an endemic species to this specific part of East Asia. Consequently, understanding this regional pattern is essential for the conservation of the species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Plant Parts
This plant, Illicium difengpi, is a medicinal species characterized by several distinct anatomical components used in traditional practices. The woody structure of the plant is composed of sturdy branches that support a dense canopy of green leaves, which are essential for photosynthesis. For medicinal purposes, various parts of the plant's architecture are utilized, specifically the stem bark and the collected stem barks, which are often processed to extract their bioactive compounds.- Total parts
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 5
| Plant Part | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| stem bark | 2 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem barks | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| leaves | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| branches | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Chemicals
Illicium difengpi has 19 reported phytochemicals identified across 19 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ABA, JA, ZR, alcohols, cis-zeatin riboside.
- Total chemicals
- 19
- Scientific sources
- 19
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| ABA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| JA | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ZR | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| alcohols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| cis-zeatin riboside | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonoids | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| flavonols | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| germacrene D | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glutathione | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| glycosides | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Illicium difengpi has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Illicium difengpi has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include drought injury, rheumatoid arthritis.
- Total uses
- 2
- Scientific sources
- 2
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| drought injury | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatoid arthritis | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |