Illicium lanceolatum
Illicium lanceolatum, commonly known as the lanceolate star anise, is a remarkable medicinal shrub native to Southeast Asian forests. Renowned for its aromatic foliage and woody structure, this species contains bioactive compounds used in traditional medicine to treat respiratory ailments, skin inflammations, and digestive issues, offering significant therapeutic potential.
- Scientific name: Illicium lanceolatum
- Family: Schisandraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta within the class Equisetopsida. As a member of the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Austrobaileyales, it is situated in the family Schisandraceae. Ultimately, its specific taxonomic placement is within 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 found within specific regions of China. Its natural habitat extends across the South-Central part of the country. Additionally, it can be located throughout the Southeast region of China. These two areas represent its primary geographical distribution. Consequently, the species is characteristic of these particular Chinese landscapes.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| China | China Southeast | WCVP |
Chemicals
Illicium lanceolatum has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 4 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include apiol, isolongifolol, methyl isoeugenol, myristicin.
- Total chemicals
- 4
- Scientific sources
- 4
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| apiol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| isolongifolol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| methyl isoeugenol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| myristicin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Activities
Illicium lanceolatum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antinociceptive.
- Total activities
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Activities
| Activity | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Antinociceptive | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |