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Illicium difengpi

Illicium difengpi · Accepted scientific name

Scientific literature: Very Sparse (30 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆

, scientifically known as Illicium difengpi, is a potent medicinal plant derived from the star anise family. Highly valued in traditional Chinese medicine, this aromatic fruit is primarily used to dispel wind, alleviate pain, and treat gastrointestinal issues. Its unique therapeutic properties make it a vital botanical resource.

Family
Schisandraceae
Native range
Asia-Temperate
Parts used
Stem · Leaf
Common names
Not available
Scientific synonyms
Not available

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Illicium difengpi

Sources: Wikidata

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
Kingdom Plantae
Phylum Streptophyta
Class Equisetopsida
Subclass Magnoliidae
Order Austrobaileyales
Family Schisandraceae
Genus Illicium

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

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
China China Southeast

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Plant Parts

Illicium difengpi has 2 reported plant parts identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include stem, leaf.

Plant parts reported in Illicium difengpi
Plant part Supporting sources Consensus
Stem 3 supporting sources ★★☆☆☆
Leaf 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Stem

  1. Fitoterapia
  2. Journal of natural products
  3. Journal of insect science (Online)

Leaf

  1. Fitoterapia

Chemicals

Illicium difengpi has 19 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include ABA, Alcohols, Flavonoids, Germacrene D, Glycosides.

Chemicals reported in Illicium difengpi
Chemical Supporting sources Consensus
ABA 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Alcohols 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Flavonoids 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Germacrene D 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Glycosides 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
JA 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Lignans 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Linalool 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Mangiferolic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Mangiferonic acid 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

ABA

  1. International journal of molecular sciences

Alcohols

  1. Frontiers in plant science

Flavonoids

  1. Frontiers in plant science

Germacrene D

  1. Journal of insect science (Online)

Glycosides

  1. Journal of natural products

JA

  1. International journal of molecular sciences

Lignans

  1. Fitoterapia

Linalool

  1. Journal of insect science (Online)

Mangiferolic acid

  1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica

Mangiferonic acid

  1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica

Activities

Illicium difengpi has 1 reported activities identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.

Activities reported in Illicium difengpi
Activity Supporting sources Consensus
Antioxidant 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Antioxidant

  1. Journal of natural products

Conditions

Illicium difengpi has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include drought injury, rheumatoid arthritis.

Conditions investigated for Illicium difengpi
Condition Supporting sources Consensus
Drought injury 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Rheumatoid arthritis 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Drought injury

  1. International journal of molecular sciences

Rheumatoid arthritis

  1. Fitoterapia

Preparations

Illicium difengpi has 3 reported preparations identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include Difengpi, stem bark, stem barks.

Preparations reported for Illicium difengpi
Preparation Supporting sources Consensus
Difengpi 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Stem bark 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆
Stem barks 1 supporting sources ★☆☆☆☆

Difengpi

  1. Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica

Stem bark

  1. Journal of natural products

Stem barks

  1. Fitoterapia