Illicium macranthum
Illicium macranthum, commonly known as the large-flowered star anise, is a significant medicinal shrub native to Southeast Asia. Renowned for its aromatic properties, this plant is utilized in traditional medicine to treat digestive ailments and respiratory issues. Its potent essential oils offer therapeutic benefits, making it highly valued in pharmacology.
- Scientific name: Illicium macranthum
- 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 order Austrobaileyales, it is situated in the family Schisandraceae. Finally, it is specifically 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 specifically recognized for its limited geographical presence within certain regions. Its natural distribution is primarily concentrated in the South-Central part of China. Within this specific area, the species finds the necessary environmental conditions to thrive. This localized habitat suggests that the plant may be endemic to these particular territories. Consequently, understanding its presence in South-Central China is vital for its conservation.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
Chemicals
Illicium macranthum has 7 reported phytochemicals identified across 7 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 6-deoxypseudoanisatin, anisatin, beta-sitosterol, daucosterol, pseudoanisatin.
- Total chemicals
- 7
- Scientific sources
- 7
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 6-deoxypseudoanisatin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| anisatin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| beta-sitosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| daucosterol | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pseudoanisatin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| pseudomajucin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| shikimic acid | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |