Henry's Anise
Illicium henryi · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (2 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Henry's Anise, scientifically known as Illicium henryi, is a captivating evergreen shrub native to China. Distinguished by its glossy foliage and delicate, fragrant flowers, this species belongs to the Illicium genus. Valued in traditional practices, it offers unique aromatic properties and serves as a beautiful addition to ornamental gardens.
- Family
- Schisandraceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Henry'S Anise
- Scientific synonyms
- Illicium Pseudosimonsii · Illicium Silvestri
Names
Common Names
- Henry's Anise
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Illicium henryiSynonyms
- Illicium pseudosimonsii
- Illicium silvestri
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified within the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. It is further categorized under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Austrobaileyales. Finally, Illicium henryi is a member of the family Schisandraceae and falls 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, known as Illicium henryi, exhibits a specific distribution pattern across various regions of China. Its natural habitat is primarily concentrated within the South-Central part of the country. Furthermore, the species can be found extending into the North-Central territories of China. The geographical range also encompasses the lush landscapes of Southeast China. Consequently, these three distinct regions define the primary environmental footprint of this medicinal species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China North-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Illicium henryi has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include acorenone B.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| acorenone B | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
acorenone B
- Bioorganic chemistry