Illicium merrillianum
Illicium merrillianum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (4 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Illicium merrillianum, is a fascinating medicinal shrub prized for its aromatic properties. Belonging to the star anise family, this plant contains bioactive compounds used in traditional remedies to treat digestive issues and inflammation. Its unique essential oils offer significant therapeutic potential in modern herbal medicine.
- Family
- Schisandraceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Illicium merrillianumTaxonomical 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 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 14-O-Benzoylfloridanolide, 2,10-Epoxy-3-dehydroxypseudoanisatin, 7-O-Methylpseudomajucin.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| 14-O-Benzoylfloridanolide | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 2,10-Epoxy-3-dehydroxypseudoanisatin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| 7-O-Methylpseudomajucin | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
14-O-Benzoylfloridanolide
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2,10-Epoxy-3-dehydroxypseudoanisatin
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7-O-Methylpseudomajucin
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