Illicium parvifolium subsp. oligandrum
Illicium parvifolium subsp. oligandrum · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
scientifically known as Illicium parvifolium subsp. oligandrum, is a rare medicinal shrub valued for its unique therapeutic properties. Found in specific subtropical habitats, this subspecies belongs to the Illicium genus. It is studied for its bioactive compounds, offering significant potential in traditional medicine and modern pharmacological research.
- Family
- Schisandraceae
- Native range
- Asia-Temperate
- Parts used
- Stem
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Illicium Oligandrum
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
Illicium parvifolium subsp. oligandrumSynonyms
- Illicium oligandrum
Sources: Wikidata
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and the phylum Streptophyta, falling under the class Equisetopsida and subclass Magnoliidae. Within the order Austrobaileyales, it is classified under the family Schisandraceae and the genus Illicium. Specifically, this taxon is identified as the subspecies oligandrum of the species Illicium parvifolium.
| Rank | Classification |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Streptophyta |
| Class | Equisetopsida |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae |
| Order | Austrobaileyales |
| Family | Schisandraceae |
| Genus | Illicium |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Distribution
This plant exhibits a specific and somewhat limited geographical distribution within East Asia. It is primarily documented as being native to the southeastern regions of China. Furthermore, its presence is specifically noted on the tropical island of Hainan. These localized habitats suggest that the species thrives in particular climatic conditions found in these areas. Consequently, the known range of Illicium parvifolium subsp. oligandrum is concentrated within these distinct Chinese territories.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| China | Hainan |
| China | China Southeast |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Illicium parvifolium subsp. oligandrum has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include stem.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Stem | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Stem
- Journal of natural products
Chemicals
Illicium parvifolium subsp. oligandrum has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include oligandriortholactone.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| oligandriortholactone | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
oligandriortholactone
- Journal of natural products
Activities
Illicium parvifolium subsp. oligandrum has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.
| Activity | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Cytotoxic | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Cytotoxic
- Journal of natural products
Preparations
Illicium parvifolium subsp. oligandrum has 1 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include stem bark.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Stem bark | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Stem bark
- Journal of natural products