Illicium merrillianum
Illicium merrillianum, commonly known as the Merrillian star anise, is a distinctive medicinal plant native to tropical regions. Renowned for its aromatic properties, it contains bioactive compounds used in traditional healing. This species is increasingly studied for its potential therapeutic applications in pharmacology and natural wellness treatments.
- Scientific name: Illicium merrillianum
- Family: Schisandraceae
- Native range: Asia-Temperate
Taxonomical Classification
This plant, Illicium merrillianum, belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta. It is further classified under the class Equisetopsida and the subclass Magnoliidae, falling into the order Austrobaileyales. Finally, it is a member of the family Schisandraceae and is situated 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 exhibits a specific geographical range within Southeast Asia and East Asia. In China, its presence is primarily concentrated in the South-Central regions. Moving westward into the Indo-China peninsula, the species can also be found in Myanmar. These locations represent the known natural habitats where the species thrives. Consequently, its distribution is limited to these particular subtropical territories.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| China | China South-Central | WCVP |
| Indo-China | Myanmar | WCVP |
Chemicals
Illicium merrillianum has 3 reported phytochemicals identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 14-O-benzoylfloridanolide, 2,10-epoxy-3-dehydroxypseudoanisatin, 7-O-methylpseudomajucin.
- Total chemicals
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 14-O-benzoylfloridanolide | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2,10-epoxy-3-dehydroxypseudoanisatin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 7-O-methylpseudomajucin | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |