Guandong Star Anise

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• Guandong Star Anise

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (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.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Illicium lanceolatum is characterized by its robust, woody habit, forming perennial shrubs or small trees that exhibit a permanent, lignified structure. The stems are distinctly woody, providing a firm architectural framework for the plant's growth. The leaves are typically lanceolate in shape, featuring smooth or slightly serrated margins and an acute apex, which gives the species its specific epithet. The foliage is arranged in an alternate or spiral pattern along the woody branches, often possessing a leathery texture. The reproductive structures consist of specialized flowers that emerge from the woody stems, eventually developing into characteristic follicles that house the seeds. This combination of a persistent woody framework and lanceolate leaf morphology is central to its taxonomic identification.

Woodiness :

woody

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Illicium lanceolatum has 3 reported plant parts identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf, root, stem.

Leaf

1. Fitoterapia

Root

1. Natural product research

Stem

1. Fitoterapia

Chemicals

Illicium lanceolatum has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Apiol, ISOLONGIFOLOL, Methyl isoeugenol, Myristicin.

Apiol

1. Natural product research

ISOLONGIFOLOL

1. Natural product research

Methyl isoeugenol

1. Natural product research

Myristicin

1. Natural product research

Activities

Illicium lanceolatum has 1 reported activities identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antinociceptive.

Antinociceptive

1. Natural product research

Preparations