Illicium griffithii
Illicium griffithii, commonly known as Griffith's star anise, is a distinctive evergreen shrub prized in traditional medicine. Native to East Asia, its aromatic fruits and leaves contain bioactive compounds with potent antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. This botanical species serves as a vital resource for natural healing and therapeutic applications.
- Scientific name: Illicium griffithii
- Family: Schisandraceae
- Native range: Asia-Tropical
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. Finally, it resides in the family Schisandraceae and is identified by 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 distributed across several key regions within the Asian continent. In the Indian Subcontinent, its presence is noted specifically in Assam and throughout the East Himalaya. Its range extends further into Indo-China, where it can be found in Cambodia and Vietnam. Additionally, the species is located within the Malesia region, specifically in Malaya. These diverse locations highlight the broad ecological footprint of this medicinal species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Subcontinent | Assam | WCVP |
| Indian Subcontinent | East Himalaya | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Cambodia | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Vietnam | WCVP |
| Malesia | Malaya | WCVP |
Chemicals
Illicium griffithii has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include catechin, gallic acid, p-hydroxybenzoic acid.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| catechin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| gallic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| p-hydroxybenzoic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Illicium griffithii has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Anticancer.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Anticancer | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |