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
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Illicium difengpiTaxonomical 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 |
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.| Plant Part | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| stem | Fitoterapia (and other 3 sources) | ★★☆☆☆ |
| leaf | Fitoterapia (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
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.
| 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
- International journal of molecular sciences
Alcohols
- Frontiers in plant science
Flavonoids
- Frontiers in plant science
Germacrene D
- Journal of insect science (Online)
Glycosides
- Journal of natural products
JA
- International journal of molecular sciences
Lignans
- Fitoterapia
Linalool
- Journal of insect science (Online)
Mangiferolic acid
- Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica
Mangiferonic acid
- 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.
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Antioxidant | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Illicium difengpi has 2 reported medicinal uses identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include drought injury, rheumatoid arthritis.
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| drought injury | International journal of molecular sciences (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| rheumatoid arthritis | Fitoterapia (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Preparations
| Preparations | Sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Difengpi | Yao xue xue bao = Acta pharmaceutica Sinica (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem bark | Journal of natural products (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| stem barks | Fitoterapia (and other 1 sources) | ★☆☆☆☆ |